Aurora, Colorado vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 7.5% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,368 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Denver
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Aurora, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower