Boulder, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,852 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in San Diego
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower