Aspen, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 45.2% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,395 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Boulder
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Aspen, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower