Pacifica, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 24.5% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $86,781 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Boulder
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Pacifica, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower