What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Washington Heights, New York?

Median Home Cost is 353% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Washington Heights, New York?

A salary of $68,000 in Washington Heights, New York should increase to $142,519 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.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington Heights, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 109.6% more expensive than Washington Heights, New York.

You would need a salary of $142,519 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington Heights, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Washington Heights, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Washington Heights, New York

Washington Heights, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Washington Heights, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

109.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

467.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.1% lower

Commute

21.9% lower

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington Heights, New York vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington Heights, NY vs. Berkeley, CA

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