Olathe, Kansas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 131.1% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,227 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Olathe, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher