Irvine, California vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 68.9% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $126,684 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Aspen
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Irvine, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher