Aspen, Colorado vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 57.0% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $21,494 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Aspen, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  131.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower