Prior Lake, Minnesota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 13.5% more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,315 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Arvada
than in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake, MN vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Prior Lake, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher