Telluride, Colorado vs. Cortez, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 53.7% cheaper than Telluride, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $185,165 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Telluride, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is cheaper than Telluride, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Cortez
than in Telluride, Colorado
Telluride, CO vs. Cortez, CO
Compared to Telluride, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower