What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Middleton, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 169% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Middleton, Wisconsin?

A salary of $68,000 in Middleton, Wisconsin should increase to $141,523 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MIDDLETON vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Middleton, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 108.1% more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $141,523 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Middleton, Wisconsin

Middleton, WI vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Middleton, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

251.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

38.0% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Middleton, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Middleton, WI vs. Berkeley, CA

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