2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Glenwood Springs, CO vs Sun Valley, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Sun Valley or is it cheaper to live in Glenwood Springs?
- Sun Valley is 10.1% more expensive than Glenwood Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sun Valley or Glenwood Springs?
- Sun Valley housing costs are 42.9% more expensive than Glenwood Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Glenwood Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Sun Valley.
- Health related expenses are 34.2% more in Sun Valley.
 Glenwood Springs, COSun Valley, IDUnited States
 Overall121.9134.2100
 Food & Groceries108.8100.3100
 Health81.1108.8100
 Housing208.6298.0100
 Median Home Cost$712,500$1,182,600$338,100
 Utilities9,250.0%9,080.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation83.073.1100
 Miscellaneous122.097.8100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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Reviews for Sun Valley    5 Reviews

Young people living in Sun Valley, unless they have a trust fund can expect to have a difficult time here. The average age seems to be approx 78. Any business that is  More

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Absolutely beautiful. Nice people. Amazing skiing...all types of recreation for anyone and everyone. Summer temperatures are perfect. It's sunny more than 250 days  More

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Over 18 years ago

Winters are long, and summers can be short!!! The physcial beauty of the area is unbeatable,  More

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