Columbia, Maryland vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 41.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $116,172 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Boulder
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Columbia, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower