Boulder, Colorado vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 28.3% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,474 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in San Jose
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  28.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
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  Personal
  3.1% lower
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