Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 54.8% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,378 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Boulder
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher