Aspen, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 20.2% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,882 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Aspen, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower