Aspen, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 47.6% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $26,218 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in San Diego
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Aspen, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower