Iowa City, Iowa vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 92.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $759,197 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Boulder
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Iowa City, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher