Columbia, Missouri vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 86.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $121,314 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Boulder
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Columbia, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher