Alcoa, Tennessee vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 179.7% more expensive than Alcoa, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $139,847 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Alcoa, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Alcoa, Tennessee
Alcoa, TN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Alcoa, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.7% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  717.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher