Denver, Colorado vs. Washington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, California is 6.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,725 in Washington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Washington
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Washington, CA
Compared to Denver, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher