Boulder, Colorado vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 5.3% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,350 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Oakland
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Boulder, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher