2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Boulder Creek, CA vs Pine Grove, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Pine Grove or is it cheaper to live in Boulder Creek?
- Pine Grove is 40.1% less expensive than Boulder Creek.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pine Grove or Boulder Creek?
- Pine Grove housing costs are 52.1% less expensive than Boulder Creek housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Boulder Creek or is Health Care more affordable in Pine Grove.
- Health related expenses are 12.0% more in Pine Grove.
 Boulder Creek, CAPine Grove, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock111.4100
 Food & Groceries107.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.3100
 Housing262.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$401,000$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock105.2100
 Miscellaneous156.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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