Denver, Colorado vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 48.4% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $111,326 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Denver, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower