Irvine, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 7.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $78,664 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Boulder
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Irvine, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher