Merced, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 58.4% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $63,365 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Boulder
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Merced, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher