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


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 19.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,406 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Boulder, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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