Vail, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 42.0% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Vail, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower