Sacramento, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 37.8% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $103,372 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Boulder
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Sacramento, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher