Salinas, California vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 117.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $272,153 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Aspen
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Salinas, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.7% 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)
  233.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  43.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher