Bend, Oregon vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 27.6% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,823 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Boulder
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Bend, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher