Boulder, Colorado vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 54.4% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $115,767 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Boulder, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower