Detroit, Michigan vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 89.0% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $141,714 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1292% more expensive in Boulder
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Detroit, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,276.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher