Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 180.4% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $262,130 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Oak Ridge, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.4% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  784.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher