St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 70.0% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $203,976 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Boulder
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to St. Paul, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower