Santa Ynez, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 38.8% cheaper than Santa Ynez, California.

You would need a salary of $45,927 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ynez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Ynez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Denver
than in Santa Ynez, California
Santa Ynez, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Santa Ynez, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher