Houston, Texas vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 220.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $256,251 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1108% more expensive in Aspen
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Houston, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.3% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  782.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher