Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 55.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $22,053 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Worcester
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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