Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Denver, Colorado


The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 32.6% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $33,685 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Denver
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Denver, CO
Compared to Carpinteria, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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