Boulder, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $179,122 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Austin
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Boulder, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower