Arvada, Colorado vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 80.9% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $135,706 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Arvada, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher