Kensington, Maryland vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 10.6% more expensive than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $143,815 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Boulder
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Kensington, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher