Durango, Colorado vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 35.4% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $67,701 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Durango, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher