Cost of Living Calculator - Muscatine, Iowa vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 217.3% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $475,984 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
706% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Muscatine, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  217.3% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  791.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  90.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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