Gainesville, Florida vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 164.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $468,628 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  554.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher