Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 15.7% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,865 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Arvada
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Idaho Springs, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower