Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 58.4% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $269,301 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Boulder
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Apple Valley, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher