Norfolk, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 159.6% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $129,793 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Norfolk, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.6% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  544.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher