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Cost of living in Aspen and surrounding areas
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:33 pm
I’m up for a job in Aspen. It’s a great job in my field, however the pay is only 10k more than I make now. I’m not an ot baller, but I live comfortably here in BR. I read that even in Glenwood Springs it’s pretty pricy and that’s already an hour away.
I’d have to rent at first but I’m not sure I want to do more than $1,700 a month (in addition to the CoL) on my salary alone while the SO looks for something.
Also, as cool as it seems there, it really seems like it’s in the middle of nowhere and could get boring living there after a while.
I’d have to rent at first but I’m not sure I want to do more than $1,700 a month (in addition to the CoL) on my salary alone while the SO looks for something.
Also, as cool as it seems there, it really seems like it’s in the middle of nowhere and could get boring living there after a while.
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Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:34 pm to Loungefly85
I would think that the drive from Aspen to Glenwood springs would be tough in the winter at times.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:36 pm to Loungefly85
let me be the first to say tree fiddy
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:36 pm to Loungefly85
Heres your problem:
Aspen has some cheap housing but that is reserved for people in service industry that make less than you
Good luck finding something for $1700 a month. Most stuff there is that much a week during the winter.
Aspen has some cheap housing but that is reserved for people in service industry that make less than you
Good luck finding something for $1700 a month. Most stuff there is that much a week during the winter.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:37 pm to Loungefly85
Do it. Drop the baggage first, though
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:38 pm to Loungefly85
The cost of living in Aspen compared to BR is 27% higher according to the random cost of living calculator I just used. I guess that gives you a basis?
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:38 pm to Cosmo
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Cost of living in Aspen
I don't know Lloyd, the French are assholes.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:38 pm to Loungefly85
Rent will be high in all the ski towns.
There’s never a lot of land available, and people always build high end homes that they can sell at a premium.
I don’t know Aspen, but I know Vale, Jackson, and Big Sky. Most people end up living far from work.
There’s never a lot of land available, and people always build high end homes that they can sell at a premium.
I don’t know Aspen, but I know Vale, Jackson, and Big Sky. Most people end up living far from work.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:38 pm to Tactical Insertion
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Do it. Drop the baggage first, though
Nah man. There’s good earning potential in that baggage.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:40 pm to Loungefly85
You will regret that move, most likely, unless you decide to drastically reduce the standard of living you currently have. That said, altitude and mountain views can't be bought in BR.
"The cost of living in Aspen is 57.3% more than the average cost of living in the United States. Aspen scores a 1 out of 10 in terms of cost of living. A cost of living score of 1 indicates most expensive while a 10 represents cheapest. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous. "
salaryexpert website
"The cost of living in Aspen is 57.3% more than the average cost of living in the United States. Aspen scores a 1 out of 10 in terms of cost of living. A cost of living score of 1 indicates most expensive while a 10 represents cheapest. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous. "
salaryexpert website
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:41 pm to Loungefly85
I should add, I love living it out here. You have to love the outdoors though. That’s all people do out here.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:43 pm to Loungefly85
These cost of living calculators are all over the place 
BestPlaces
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A salary of $150,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana should increase to $584,725 in Aspen, Colorado
BestPlaces
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:48 pm to Loungefly85
I would guess you'll have to pay out the arse for everything and constantly feel broke. But you won't have to live in baton rouge so theres that.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:56 pm to Loungefly85
I lived there for 3 years. Try down around Basalt and find an old house. They have them you just have to look. The roads are fine they plow them constantly.
Spending in Glenwood Springs isn’t bad. Good grocery stores etc...Spending in Aspen is well, Aspen.
If you can do it as I wish I was still there. You won’t get bored in any season unless you can’t stand outdoors.
Spending in Glenwood Springs isn’t bad. Good grocery stores etc...Spending in Aspen is well, Aspen.
If you can do it as I wish I was still there. You won’t get bored in any season unless you can’t stand outdoors.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 5:57 pm to Loungefly85
Look around in El Jebel. That’s the spot.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 6:00 pm to Loungefly85
It will be cool for a couple of years but then it will begin to suck when the newness of it wears off.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 6:00 pm to TheBigHurt
Carbondale as well. Easy commute.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 6:01 pm to Lima Whiskey
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Vale
Where this is?
Posted on 4/25/18 at 6:02 pm to Martini
Parents live in Carbondale. Very legit.
Posted on 4/25/18 at 6:02 pm to TheBigHurt
El Jebel is a little closer and more affordable.
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