Madison, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 135.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $188,008 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Madison, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
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  Personal
  6.5% higher
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