Cost of Living Calculator - Aspen, Colorado vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 33.5% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,411,246 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Aspen, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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