Boulder, Colorado vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 23.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,186 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Highlands
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to Boulder, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  42.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower