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Campbell, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Boulder Creek or is it cheaper to live in Campbell?
- Boulder Creek is 19.5% less expensive than Campbell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Boulder Creek or Campbell?
- Boulder Creek housing costs are 49.5% less expensive than Campbell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Campbell or is Health Care more affordable in Boulder Creek.
- Health related expenses are 1.4% more in Boulder Creek.
 Campbell, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock186.0100
 Food & Groceries116.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.2100
 Housing520.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$749,200$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock133.4100
 Miscellaneous156.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Campbell    3 Reviews

Great weather....lots of places to eat and things to see and do...a bedroom community next to San Jose, CA. Wonderful community involvement!!! Great place to raise  More

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Over 19 years ago

The marine air comes over the hills to cool this area even on the hottest  More

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There are some very nice neighborhoods in Campbell. ...although it is becoming a city. Housing prices are absurd. Crime is increasing, and the schools aren't great.   More

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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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