What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 271% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $12,290 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $29,170 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 137.4% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,170 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Berkeley
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to State College, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

137.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

264.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

63.5% higher

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.3% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Berkeley, CA

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