What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to Wading River, New York?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to Wading River, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Wading River, New York should increase to $62,305 in Boulder, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WADING RIVER vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

Wading River, New York vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 24.6% more expensive than Wading River, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,305 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Wading River, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Wading River, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Boulder
than in Wading River, New York

Wading River, NY vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to Wading River, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.5% lower

Commute

12.7% lower

Health

31.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Wading River, New York vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wading River, NY vs. Boulder, CO

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