Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 62.2% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $129,785 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  62.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
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  Personal
  3.9% lower
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