What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Summerville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 271% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Summerville, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Summerville, South Carolina should increase to $119,869 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.

SUMMERVILLE vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Summerville, South Carolina vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 139.7% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $119,869 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, SC vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Summerville, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

139.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

452.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.1% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

22.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Summerville, South Carolina vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Summerville, SC vs. Berkeley, CA

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