Boulder, Colorado vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 27.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $7,279 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Boulder, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower