Smithtown, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 69.7% more expensive than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $127,297 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Smithtown, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher