Cost of Living Calculator - Northbrook, Illinois vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 78.2% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $285,178 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Northbrook, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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