Boston, Massachusetts vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 9.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $142,034 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Boulder
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Boston, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower