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SAN JOSE vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Boulder, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is
22.0%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$109,135
in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Boulder
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to San Jose, Boulder is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
26.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% lower
Commute
37.0% lower
Health
20.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.1% higher
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