Berkeley, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 58.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,646 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Berkeley, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower