Boulder, Colorado vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 43.0% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,490 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Houston
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Boulder, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
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  Personal
  7.1% lower
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