Golden, Colorado vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 59.4% more expensive than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $178,526 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Golden, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher