Salem, South Carolina vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 62.4% more expensive than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,202 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Boulder
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Salem, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher