Boulder, Colorado vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 27.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $97,947 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Boulder, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower