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


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 41.8% more expensive than Alta, California.

You would need a salary of $106,371 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Alta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Boulder
than in Alta, California
Alta, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Alta, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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