Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 126.7% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $113,368 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Worcester, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher