Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 24.5% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,261 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower