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


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 80.1% more expensive than Berkeley, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,067 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Berkeley, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Oakland
than in Berkeley, Illinois
Berkeley, IL vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% higher
      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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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