Boulder, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 5.1% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,566 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
73% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boulder, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  73.6% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower