Boulder, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 35.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,773 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Boulder, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower