Boulder, Colorado vs. Gustavus, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gustavus, Alaska is 33.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,025 in Gustavus, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gustavus, Alaska is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Gustavus
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Gustavus, AK
Compared to Boulder, Gustavus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher