South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 18.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $118,950 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Boulder
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher