Phoenix, Arizona vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 54.2% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,093 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Boulder
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Phoenix, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher