Pasadena, California vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 64.6% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $115,248 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Aspen
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Pasadena, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher