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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 236.6% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $451,313 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1014% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Charleston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.6% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  106.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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