Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 2.3% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 1% (148.4 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $73,279 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Denver | Boston vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 105.8 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 101.0 | -1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 146.9 | +1.0% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 87.9 | +69.3% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 99.4 | +4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 105.8 | +1.8% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Denver | $48,853 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Denver | $97,706 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Denver | $146,558 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.