What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $80 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $89 in Boulder, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 11.3% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $89 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Boulder
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to Washington, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

29.6% lower

Health

10.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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