Marion, Iowa vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 98.1% more expensive than Marion, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $320,936 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Marion, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Boulder
than in Marion, Iowa
Marion, IA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Marion, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher