Boston, Massachusetts vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 16.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,305 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Denver
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Boston, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower