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BOULDER vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$34,189
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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Food
7.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
74.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% higher
Commute
25.0% higher
Health
11.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.1% lower
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