Atascadero, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 20.7% more expensive than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $60,331 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Boulder
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Atascadero, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher