Freeport, Maine vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 93.0% more expensive than Freeport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $96,478 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Freeport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Freeport, Maine
Freeport, ME vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Freeport, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher