Palm Desert, California vs. Telluride, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Telluride, Colorado is 49.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $276,676 in Telluride, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Telluride, Colorado is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Telluride
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Telluride, CO
Compared to Palm Desert, Telluride is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher