Boulder, Colorado vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 21.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,955 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Boulder, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher