Can A Financial Analyst Afford Rent in Boulder, CO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27% of gross income.
Boulder rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a financial analyst salary
Financial analyst pay covers comfortable rent in most US cities. At the national-average financial-analyst salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,584 a month in rent, which is above the median in nearly every metro tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Boulder, which improves the affordability math on a financial analyst salary:
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View full rent data for Boulder, CO →Frequently asked questions
Can a financial analyst afford rent in Boulder, CO?
Median rent in Boulder is $2,439 a month. A typical financial analyst in Colorado earns about $108,507 a year, which makes that rent 27% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a financial analyst afford in Boulder?
Using the 30% rule, a financial analyst salary in Colorado (~$108,507/yr) supports up to $2,713 a month in rent. Boulder's current median rent is $2,439/mo, which leaves a $274/mo buffer.
How many hours does a financial analyst work to cover rent in Boulder?
At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a financial analyst in Colorado works roughly 46.8 hours a month to cover Boulder's median rent of $2,439.
Where is rent cheaper than Boulder for a financial analyst?
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 a financial analyst salary.