Topeka, Kansas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 202.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $151,206 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
678% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Topeka, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.4% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  974.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher