Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 104.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $102,099 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher