Cortez, Colorado vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 10.5% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $100,800 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Montrose
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Cortez, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower