Boise City, Idaho vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 43.9% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $93,511 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Boulder
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Boise City, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher