Fairfield, Iowa vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 126.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,243 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
620% more expensive in Boulder
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Fairfield, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  582.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher