Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
22% cheaper
Frisco is 22% more affordable than Boulder. A $75,000 salary in Boulder is equivalent to $58,277 in Frisco.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boulder has a housing index of 230 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Boulder costs $750,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $250,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,300 in Boulder versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boulder scores 107 while Frisco scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Boulder (104) are higher than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boulder is $73,123 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Frisco.
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