Denver, Colorado vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 19.8% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,462 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Denver, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower