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


The cost of living in Montara, California is 38.0% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,004 in Montara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montara, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Montara
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Montara, CA
Compared to Boulder, Montara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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