Cost of Living Calculator - Park Forest, Illinois vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 172.7% more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $190,858 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
859% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Park Forest, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.7% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,384.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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