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BOULDER vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boulder, Colorado vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
4.3%
cheaper
than Boulder, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$162,697
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in San Diego
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
12.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.1% higher
Commute
26.3% higher
Health
4.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% lower
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