Santa Clara, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 28.7% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $206,880 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Boulder
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Santa Clara, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher