Cost of Living Calculator - Idaho Springs, Colorado vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 47.3% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $110,460 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Boulder
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Idaho Springs, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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