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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 189.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $251,603 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
533% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.2% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  678.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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