Pasadena, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 9.8% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $67,653 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Boulder
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Pasadena, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher