Montecito, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 65.5% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $17,239 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Boulder
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Montecito, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher