Palmdale, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 27.5% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $172,061 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Boulder
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Palmdale, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher