Arlington, Virginia vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 3.7% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $207,426 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Boulder
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Arlington, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower