Vail, Colorado vs. Ouray, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ouray, Colorado is 39.6% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,297 in Ouray, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ouray, Colorado is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Ouray
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Ouray, CO
Compared to Vail, Ouray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower