Carbondale, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 114.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $216,743 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
758% more expensive in Boulder
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Carbondale, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.6% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher