Boulder, Colorado vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 12.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,004 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wakefield
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Boulder, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher