Houston, Texas vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 24.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,503 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Aurora
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Houston, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher