Long Beach, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 5.3% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $289,692 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Boulder
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Long Beach, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher