What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to Chico, California?

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to Chico, California?

A salary of $120,000 in Chico, California should increase to $175,651 in Boulder, Colorado (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.

CHICO vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

Chico, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 46.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $175,651 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Boulder
than in Chico, California

Chico, CA vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to Chico, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

29.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Chico, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chico, CA vs. Boulder, CO

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