Shirley, New York vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 42.4% more expensive than Shirley, New York.

You would need a salary of $142,396 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Shirley, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Shirley, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Boulder
than in Shirley, New York
Shirley, NY vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Shirley, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower