Cortez, Colorado vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 56.7% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $78,363 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Cortez, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher