Urbana, Illinois vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 206.7% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,753 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
728% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Urbana, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  206.7% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  884.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher