What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 908% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $60,000 in Rochester, New York should increase to $171,851 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 186.4% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $171,851 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
908% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Rochester, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

186.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,493.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

31.0% higher

Health

8.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

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