Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Aspen, Colorado


The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 50.3% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $75,160 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Aspen
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Aspen, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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