Montrose, Colorado vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 16.9% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $87,698 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Orem
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Montrose, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher