Birmingham, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 78.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,051 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher