Montecito, California vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 37.1% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $31,465 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Aspen
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Montecito, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher