Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 149.3% more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $134,605 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Ypsilanti, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.3% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher