For most of us, living in these high end Boulder neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Colorado. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boulder for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 8,041
9%
Cost of Living Index 189 vs 174
9% higher than Boulder
Population 27,650
-9%
Cost of Living Index 158 vs 174
9% lower than Boulder
Population 16,863
-11%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 174
11% lower than Boulder
Population 2,425
-12%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 174
12% lower than Boulder
Population 12,191
-12%
Cost of Living Index 152 vs 174
12% lower than Boulder
Population 9,480
-15%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 174
15% lower than Boulder
Population 21,369
-23%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 174
23% lower than Boulder
Population 7,267
-39%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 174
39% lower than Boulder
Population 3,343
-40%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 174
40% lower than Boulder
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