Aspen, Colorado vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 45.1% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,369 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Seattle
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Aspen, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower