What is a pro or con of living in Steamboat Springs, Coloradocompared to Valley Center, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 333% more expensive in Steamboat Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado copmared to Valley Center, Kansas?

A salary of $75,000 in Valley Center, Kansas should increase to $128,559 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALLEY CENTER vs. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Valley Center, Kansas vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 71.4% more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $128,559 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Steamboat Springs
than in Valley Center, Kansas

Valley Center, KS vs. Steamboat Springs, CO

Compared to Valley Center, Steamboat Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

20.2% lower

Health

23.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Valley Center, Kansas vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Valley Center, KS vs. Steamboat Springs, CO

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