Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 23.8% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $123,781 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Boulder
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Fairfield, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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