Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 141.7% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $169,178 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Wauwatosa, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher