Cost of Living Calculator - Aspen, Colorado vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 41.5% more expensive than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,113 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Aspen, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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