Oakland, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 5.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $47,479 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Boulder
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Oakland, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower