Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 40.3% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,137 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower