Can An Accountant Afford Rent in Boulder, CO?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.7% of gross income.
Boulder rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and an accountant salary
Accountant pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. The cost-of-living premium that high-cost metros add to rent is offset, in most cases, by higher local accountant pay — but not entirely. At the national-average accountant salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,270 a month in rent, which is above the median rent in most metros tracked here. The per-city pages quantify the surplus or pinch in each market.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Boulder, which improves the affordability math on an accountant salary:
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View full rent data for Boulder, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can an accountant afford rent in Boulder, CO?
Median rent in Boulder is $2,439 a month. A typical accountant in Colorado earns about $95,319 a year, which makes that rent 30.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can an accountant afford in Boulder?
Using the 30% rule, an accountant salary in Colorado (~$95,319/yr) supports up to $2,383 a month in rent. Boulder's current median rent is $2,439/mo, which is $56/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does an accountant work to cover rent in Boulder?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, an accountant in Colorado works roughly 53.2 hours a month to cover Boulder's median rent of $2,439.
Where is rent cheaper than Boulder for an accountant?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Highlands Ranch ($2,435/mo), Highlands Ranch ($2,430/mo), Steamboat Springs ($2,429/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on an accountant salary.