San Diego, California vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 46.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $39,978 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Cortez
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to San Diego, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower