Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 90.6% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $133,448 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Salem, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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