Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 194.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $147,289 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
749% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Charleston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.6% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,021.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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