Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Durango, Colorado


The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 26.1% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $36,927 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Durango
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Durango, CO
Compared to Valley Center, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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