Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 139.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,886 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
681% more expensive in Boulder
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,300.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher