Montrose, Colorado vs. Parker, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parker, Colorado is 50.5% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $75,238 in Parker, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parker, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Parker
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Parker, CO
Compared to Montrose, Parker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher