What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 457% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $75,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $147,018 in Boulder, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEPENDENCE vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 96.0% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $147,018 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Boulder
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to Independence, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

96.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

501.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

16.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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