Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 32.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,925 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Boulder, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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