Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Golden, Colorado


The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 37.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $100,378 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Golden
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Golden, CO
Compared to Berkeley, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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