Sonoma, California vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 44.3% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $41,740 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Montrose
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Sonoma, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower