Aurora, Colorado vs. Aspen, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 157.3% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $128,638 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
553% more expensive in Aspen
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Aspen, CO
Compared to Aurora, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.3% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher