What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Lansing, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 939% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $30,000 in Lansing, Michigan should increase to $90,954 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LANSING vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lansing, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 203.2% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,954 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
939% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, MI vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Lansing, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

203.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,288.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

25.2% higher

Health

32.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lansing, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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