Anchorage, Alaska vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 2.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,700 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Aurora
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower