Memphis, Tennessee vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 207.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $138,368 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
790% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Memphis, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.5% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,296.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher