Berkeley, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 29.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $168,796 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Boulder
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Berkeley, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower