What is a pro or con of living in Penn Valley, Californiacompared to Durango, Colorado?

Health is 50% more expensive in Penn Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Penn Valley, California copmared to Durango, Colorado?

A salary of $75,000 in Durango, Colorado should increase to $79,530 in Penn Valley, California (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.

DURANGO vs. PENN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Durango, Colorado vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 6.0% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,530 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Penn Valley, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
50% more expensive in Penn Valley
than in Durango, Colorado

Durango, CO vs. Penn Valley, CA

Compared to Durango, Penn Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

37.8% higher

Health

50.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Durango, Colorado vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durango, CO vs. Penn Valley, CA

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