Santa Cruz, California vs. Telluride, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Telluride, Colorado is 9.2% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $45,381 in Telluride, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Telluride, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
33% cheaper in Telluride
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Telluride, CO
Compared to Santa Cruz, Telluride is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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