New Bern, North Carolina vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 187.1% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,554 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Berkeley
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to New Bern, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.1% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  738.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  83.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher