Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 58.9% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,431 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Boulder
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Northampton, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher