Iowa City, Iowa vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 36.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $204,498 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Aurora
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Iowa City, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  77.5% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher