Denver, Colorado vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 41.5% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,264 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Altoona
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Denver, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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