Vancouver, Washington vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 42.0% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,888 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Boulder
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Vancouver, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher