Cost of Living Calculator - Elk Grove, California vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 22.5% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $122,515 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Boulder
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Elk Grove, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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