Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 59.5% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,734 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Boulder
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Worcester, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher