Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 158.2% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $193,675 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Boulder, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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