Starkville, Mississippi vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 190.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $217,957 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Starkville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.6% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher