Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 149.5% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $179,661 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  91.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher