Looking for a fresh start in a new Boulder neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Boulder for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,343
-39%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 176
39% lower than Boulder
Population 7,267
-39%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 176
39% lower than Boulder
Population 21,369
-22%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 176
22% lower than Boulder
Population 9,480
-15%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 176
15% lower than Boulder
Population 12,191
-13%
Cost of Living Index 153 vs 176
13% lower than Boulder
Population 2,425
-11%
Cost of Living Index 156 vs 176
11% lower than Boulder
Population 16,863
-11%
Cost of Living Index 157 vs 176
11% lower than Boulder
Population 27,650
-9%
Cost of Living Index 161 vs 176
9% lower than Boulder
Population 8,041
9%
Cost of Living Index 191 vs 176
9% higher than Boulder
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