Atherton, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 79.9% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $10,056 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Boulder
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Atherton, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.9% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower