Montrose, Colorado vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 87.4% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $93,704 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Solvang
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Montrose, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher