Boulder, Colorado vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 12.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $140,239 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% cheaper in Steamboat Springs
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Steamboat Springs, CO
Compared to Boulder, Steamboat Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower