Boulder Creek, CA Cost of Living


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Boulder Creek cost of living score
186
More expensive
86.0% higher
than the US average
24.1% higher
than the California average
Boulder Creek, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 186, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 86.0% higher than the U.S. average and 24.1% lower than the average for California.

Boulder Creek, CA

Housing costs in Boulder Creek?
A typical home costs $749,200, which is 121.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Boulder Creek costs $3,090 per month, which is 116.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Boulder Creek?
To live comfortably in Boulder Creek, California, a minimum annual income of $143,640 for a family, and $94,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Boulder Creek?
The cost of living in Boulder Creek, CA is quite reasonable. The median home price is around $400,000, which is a great value for the area compared to nearby towns. Groceries and other everyday necessities are also fairly priced, so residents do not have to worry about breaking the bank when it comes to their basic needs. Additionally, public transportation is widely available so residents don't necessarily need to own a car in order to get around town. All in all, Boulder Creek can be an affordable place to live while still providing easy access to many of the amenities of California living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBoulder CreekCaliforniaUnited States
  186.0149.9100.0
  107.6105.1100
  109.298.3100.0
  262.8234.8100.0
  $749,200$733,500$338,100
  102.9%102.4%100.0%
  133.4133.1100.0
  156.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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