Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 91.9% more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $191,868 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Park Ridge, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.9% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher