Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Santee, California


The cost of living in Santee, California is 11.8% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,141 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Santee
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Santee, CA
Compared to Boulder, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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