Palo Alto, California vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 29.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $70,679 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Aspen
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Palo Alto, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher