What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 370% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $135,244 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.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 170.5% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $135,244 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
370% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

170.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

565.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% lower

Commute

48.4% higher

Health

21.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Berkeley, CA

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