Mountain View, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 39.9% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $510,976 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Boulder
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Mountain View, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher