Cortez, Colorado vs. Central City, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Central City, Colorado is 22.9% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $61,462 in Central City, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central City, Colorado is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Central City
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs. Central City, CO
Compared to Cortez, Central City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher