Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 202.8% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $151,398 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
822% more expensive in Berkeley
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to North Chicago, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.8% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,130.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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