Boulder, Colorado vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 7.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $87,375 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Morro Bay
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Boulder, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower