Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 80.2% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,108 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Boulder
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Allentown, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher