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BOULDER vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boulder, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
45.6%
more expensive
than Boulder, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$94,630
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.6% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
9.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
86.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.4% higher
Commute
66.2% higher
Health
34.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.5% higher
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