Berkeley, California vs. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is 35.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,207 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Berkeley Heights
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Berkeley Heights, NJ
Compared to Berkeley, Berkeley Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower