Boulder, Colorado vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 51.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,202 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Boulder, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% lower
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower