Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 200.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $150,442 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
614% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  807.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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