Chesterton, Indiana vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 139.0% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $310,722 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Chesterton, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.0% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher