Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 64.5% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $26,648 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Boulder
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Los Altos, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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