Providence, Rhode Island vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 120.4% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $110,222 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Providence, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.4% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  469.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower