Mill Valley, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 38.9% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,917 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Boulder
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Mill Valley, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower