Salem, Oregon vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 16.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,057 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Aurora
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Salem, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher