Topanga, California vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 53.7% cheaper than Topanga, California.

You would need a salary of $23,158 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Topanga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Topanga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Topanga, California
Topanga, CA vs. Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Topanga, Idaho Springs 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher