Rochester, New York vs. Boulder Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 92.8% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,394 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Boulder Creek
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to Rochester, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  702.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower