Boulder, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 158.2% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $232,411 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Boulder, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  158.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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