Palmer Lake, Colorado vs. Estes Park, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Estes Park, Colorado is 13.3% more expensive than Palmer Lake, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,965 in Estes Park, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer Lake, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Estes Park, Colorado is more expensive than Palmer Lake, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Estes Park
than in Palmer Lake, Colorado
Palmer Lake, CO vs. Estes Park, CO
Compared to Palmer Lake, Estes Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher