Metairie, Louisiana vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 61.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,966 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Boulder
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Metairie, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher