Des Moines, Washington vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 27.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,485 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Boulder
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Des Moines, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower