Alpine, California vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 19.3% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $40,349 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Arvada
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Alpine, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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