Boulder, Colorado vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 5.7% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,535 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Solvang
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Boulder, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower