Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 59.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $344,777 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
384% more expensive in Boulder
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Philadelphia, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower