Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 194.9% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $221,215 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
576% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Ruston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.9% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  621.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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