Columbus, Ohio vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 94.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $164,884 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Boulder
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Columbus, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher