What is a pro or con of living in Telluride, Coloradocompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Housing is 22% cheaper in Telluride.

What salary do I need to live in Telluride, Colorado copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $63,573 in Telluride, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. TELLURIDE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Telluride, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Telluride, Colorado is 15.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $63,573 in Telluride, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Telluride, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
22% cheaper in Telluride
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Telluride, CO

Compared to Santa Barbara, Telluride is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.3% higher

Commute

18.1% lower

Health

29.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Telluride, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Telluride, CO

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