Walnut Creek, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 15.3% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $50,839 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Boulder
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Walnut Creek, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower