Sonoma, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 1.3% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $74,028 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Boulder
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Sonoma, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher