Cost of Living in Boulder County, CO

Modeled annual cost: $59,460.

Median family income: $142,534.

Affordability Snapshot

CO County Median

$50,571

State Rank

16thMost expensive counties in CO out of 64See Colorado county rankings

Median Income

$142,534

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Boulder County, CO.

$17,592 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$59,460

Per year

  • Housing:$17,592
  • Transport:$12,407
  • Taxes:$12,284
  • Other Costs:$7,056
  • Food:$5,135
  • Healthcare:$4,987
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Colorado

1Otero County, CO
$43,246
2Prowers County, CO
$44,104
3Pueblo County, CO
$44,603
4Bent County, CO
$44,830
5Huerfano County, CO
$45,076

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