Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 159.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $116,941 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.9% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  629.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher