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Boulder, Colorado retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Boulder: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,77969
Healthcare
Moderate79
Safety
2.8 / 5 · Fair54
Climate
3.1 / 5 · Good31
Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, Colorado in 2009.

Is Boulder a good place to retire?

Boulder can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,803

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,858

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Housing
$1,489
Utilities
$90
Food
$519
Transportation
$760

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,127

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,718

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Moderate

Hospitals Nearby

city

3

Primary Care Access

city

Excellent

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit4.1 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.8 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.1 / 5 · Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.5 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

0.8 / 5 · Very Poor

Air Quality

estimated

4.4 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Age 50+

city

26.0% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation