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SANTA CRUZ vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Boulder, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is
17.6%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$123,538
in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Boulder
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Boulder is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
18.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% lower
Commute
13.8% lower
Health
21.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.4% higher
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