Lakewood, Ohio vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 160.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $208,578 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  552.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher