What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 508% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $145,660 in Berkeley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 191.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $145,660 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
508% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Springfield, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

191.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

776.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

16.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Berkeley, CA

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