Cary, North Carolina vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 47.0% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,912 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Boulder
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Cary, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher