State Center, Iowa vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 107.4% more expensive than State Center, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,713 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in State Center, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than State Center, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Boulder
than in State Center, Iowa
State Center, IA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to State Center, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.4% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  498.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher