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, 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  34.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher