Brighton, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 38.2% more expensive than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,085 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Boulder
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Brighton, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher