Joshua Tree, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 4.4% more expensive than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $78,327 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Joshua Tree, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower