South San Francisco, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 22.9% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $92,554 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Boulder
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to South San Francisco, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower