Waco, Texas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 202.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $333,439 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Waco, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.0% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  881.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher