Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 50.5% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $225,812 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Aspen
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Brookline, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher