Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. Elizabeth, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, Colorado is 21.7% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,852 in Elizabeth, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, Colorado is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. Elizabeth, CO
Compared to Idaho Springs, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower