St. Michael, Minnesota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 23.3% more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,320 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Arvada
than in St. Michael, Minnesota
St. Michael, MN vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to St. Michael, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher