Carbondale, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 5.1% more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,572 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% more expensive in Boulder
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Carbondale, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower