Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 14.1% more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $115,118 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
24% more expensive in Boulder
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher