Encinitas, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 26.8% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $18,297 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Boulder
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Encinitas, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher