Berkeley, California vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 43.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,074 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Berkeley, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower