What is a pro or con of living in Berkeley, Californiacompared to Swanzey, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 357% more expensive in Berkeley.

What salary do I need to live in Berkeley, California copmared to Swanzey, New Hampshire?

A salary of $175,000 in Swanzey, New Hampshire should increase to $462,334 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.

SWANZEY vs. BERKELEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Swanzey, New Hampshire vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 164.2% more expensive than Swanzey, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $462,334 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swanzey, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Swanzey, New Hampshire

Swanzey, NH vs. Berkeley, CA

Compared to Swanzey, Berkeley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

574.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.1% lower

Commute

71.8% higher

Health

44.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Swanzey, New Hampshire vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swanzey, NH vs. Berkeley, CA

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