Boulder, Colorado vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 47.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $26,044 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Detroit Lakes
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Boulder, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower