What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Boulder Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 114% more expensive in Redwood City.

What salary do I need to live in Redwood City, California copmared to Boulder Creek, California?

A salary of $250,000 in Boulder Creek, California should increase to $432,512 in Redwood City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOULDER CREEK vs. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Boulder Creek, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 73.0% more expensive than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $432,512 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Boulder Creek, California

Boulder Creek, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Boulder Creek, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

73.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

166.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

4.1% higher

Health

7.5% higher

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Personal

13.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Boulder Creek, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boulder Creek, CA vs. Redwood City, CA

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