Cost of living in Boulder, CO
Cost of living breakdown for Boulder, CO.
- Overall index
- 140
- Rent
- 150
- Home price
- 165
- Utilities
- 110
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Boulder, CO
Latitude: 40.01499
Longitude: -105.27055
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 150 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 165 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 110 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 120 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 118 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 115 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Boulder, CO using the overall index of 140.
Estimated monthly cost
$5,460
Remaining amount
$1,540
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Cost of Living Analysis: Boulder, CO
Boulder features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 140, which is 40% above the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 150 (50% above the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 165 (65% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 110 (10% above the U.S. baseline), groceries at 120 (20% above the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 118 (18% above the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 115 (15% above the U.S. baseline).