What it actually costs to live in
Boulder County, CO.
Living wage breakdown for Boulder County, Colorado — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.74 | $45,223 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.93 | $68,503 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $43.39 | $90,257 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $53.64 | $111,567 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $28.15 | $58,557 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $39.69 | $82,550 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $49.80 | $103,578 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $59.69 | $124,157 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $16,668 | $1,389 |
| Food | $5,104 | $425 |
| Medical | $3,948 | $329 |
| Transportation | $5,904 | $492 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,412 | $201 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,047 | $254 |
| Taxes | $8,140 | $678 |
| Total | $45,223 | $3,769 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.74/hr
Minimum wage$14.81/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.