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CHICAGO vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 121.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $1,508,661 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Berkeley, CA

Compared to Chicago, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

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121.9% higher

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17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

422.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

14.3% lower

Health

32.7% higher

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Personal

3.8% higher

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