Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 17.1% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,704 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Boulder
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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