Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 50.5% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,771 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Boulder
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Alamo, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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