Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs Cortez, Colorado


The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 20.5% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,619 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cortez
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs Cortez, CO
Compared to Surprise, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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