Lima, Ohio vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 227.8% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $327,785 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
985% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lima, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  227.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,597.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher