Los Angeles, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 4.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $118,899 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Boulder
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Los Angeles, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher