Fairfax, Virginia vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 19.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,877 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Aurora
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower