Fruita, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 16.2% cheaper than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,912 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Fruita, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Cortez
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Fruita, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher