Aspen, Colorado vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 39.0% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $27,450 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Vail
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Aspen, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower