Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 134.5% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $117,274 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher