Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Boulder Creek, California


The cost of living in Boulder Creek, California is 36.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $64,006 in Boulder Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder Creek, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Boulder Creek
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Boulder Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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