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BERKELEY vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 54.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $247,842 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Chicago
than in Berkeley, California

Berkeley, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Berkeley, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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54.9% lower

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14.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

16.7% higher

Health

24.7% lower

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Personal

3.7% lower

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