Fresno, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 62.2% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $48,674 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Boulder
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Fresno, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher