What is a pro or con of living in Idaho Springs, Coloradocompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Idaho Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Idaho Springs, Colorado copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $75,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $78,809 in Idaho Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. IDAHO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 5.1% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $78,809 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Idaho Springs
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Idaho Springs, CO

Compared to Colorado Springs, Idaho Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

31.1% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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