Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 127.0% more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $170,214 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lake Orion, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.0% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  402.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher