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SANTA BARBARA vs. BOULDER
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Boulder, Colorado

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 23.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $57,687 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Boulder
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs Boulder, CO

Compared to Santa Barbara, Boulder is:

Homeowner

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23.1% lower

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6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

24.5% lower

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Personal

5.5% higher

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