Broomfield, Colorado vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 20.1% more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,045 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Broomfield, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, CO vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Broomfield, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower