Clayton, Missouri vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 61.3% more expensive than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $80,670 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Clayton, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher