Santa Ana, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 15.7% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $115,746 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Boulder
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Santa Ana, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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