Cost of Living Calculator - Parker, Colorado vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 20.0% cheaper than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $17 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Parker, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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