San Diego, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 4.5% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $130,611 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Boulder
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to San Diego, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher