Brea, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 0.7% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $34,772 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Brea, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% cheaper in Boulder
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Brea, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher