Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 59.6% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $255,390 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Boulder
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Minneapolis, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower