Berkeley, California vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 59.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $61,436 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Auburn
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Berkeley, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% lower
      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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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