What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to College Park, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 140% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to College Park, Maryland?

A salary of $110,000 in College Park, Maryland should increase to $152,238 in Boulder, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE PARK vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

College Park, Maryland vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 38.4% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $152,238 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Boulder
than in College Park, Maryland

College Park, MD vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to College Park, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

124.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

27.8% lower

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

Cost of Food

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College Park, Maryland vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Park, MD vs. Boulder, CO

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