Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 90.8% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $95,406 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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