Boulder, Colorado vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 15.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $186,265 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower