Lubbock, Texas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 195.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $177,175 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.3% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  799.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher