Sammamish, Washington vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 20.5% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,203 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boulder
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Sammamish, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower