Manhattan, New York vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 24.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,700 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Boulder
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Manhattan, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% lower