Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 50.4% more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $225,673 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Boulder
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Cranston, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower