Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Aspen, Colorado


The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 42.3% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $313,014 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Aspen
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Aspen, CO
Compared to San Jose, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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