Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 94.4% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $145,826 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Laurel, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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