2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Aspen, CO vs San Diego, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in San Diego or is it cheaper to live in Aspen?
- San Diego is 29.7% less expensive than Aspen.

Which city has more affordable housing, San Diego or Aspen?
- San Diego housing costs are 63.8% less expensive than Aspen housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aspen or is Health Care more affordable in San Diego.
- Health related expenses are 10.1% more in San Diego.
 Aspen, COSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.9100
 Food & Groceries119.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.0100
 Housing769.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$833,500$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.2100
 Miscellaneous162.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Aspen    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've been living in valley for 6 years. I've moved here from right before crisis. It's good place to make money for young people, yeah..it still is. Though when I  More

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Over 12 years ago

beautiful cold and dry weather. Colorful  More

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In Winter the grocery store closest to the ski lifts is so packed full of people it is really difficult to move through the store, especially if you have a cart. It  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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