Riverside, California vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 39.1% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $69,575 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Vail
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Riverside, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher