Lyons, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 20.1% more expensive than Lyons, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,029 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lyons, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Lyons, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Boulder
than in Lyons, Colorado
Lyons, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Lyons, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher