Boulder, Colorado vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 42.2% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $76,779 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Boulder, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher