Cost of Living Calculator - Harvard, Massachusetts vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 56.6% more expensive than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,431 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Harvard, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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