Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 201.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $150,823 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
873% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Scranton, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  201.6% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,620.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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