Monterey, California vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 32.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $33,991 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Aurora
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Monterey, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  40.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher