Columbia, South Carolina vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 98.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $396,617 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Boulder
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Columbia, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  440.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher