St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 141.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,842 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Berkeley
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.7% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  53.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher