Los Osos, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 15.8% more expensive than Los Osos, California.

You would need a salary of $138,991 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Osos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Los Osos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Boulder
than in Los Osos, California
Los Osos, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Los Osos, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher