Boulder Creek, California vs. Salmon, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salmon, Idaho is 46.1% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $16,178 in Salmon, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salmon, Idaho is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Salmon
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Salmon, ID
Compared to Boulder Creek, Salmon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% lower
      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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower