Troy, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 114.1% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $160,580 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Troy, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher