Palmdale, California vs. Berkley, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkley, Michigan is 23.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $76,198 in Berkley, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkley, Michigan is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Berkley
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Berkley, MI
Compared to Palmdale, Berkley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher