Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 65.0% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $123,772 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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