Orem, Utah vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 22.6% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $59,579 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Cortez
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Orem, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower