Buena Vista, Colorado vs. Cottonwood, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Idaho is 18.2% cheaper than Buena Vista, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,918 in Cottonwood, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Idaho is cheaper than Buena Vista, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO vs. Cottonwood, ID
Compared to Buena Vista, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower