Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $16 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 | $6 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 | $1.20 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.92 | $5.05 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.78 | $6 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.41 | $3.25 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 | $1.48 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.78 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.07 | - | - | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boulder, Colorado | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,841 | $1,589 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,846 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $212 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,186 | $1,328 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,653 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 | $53 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $356 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 58% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 | $158 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $160 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,275 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 | $1.00 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $143 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.37 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.02 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.23 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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