Arvada, Colorado vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 32.3% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,740 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Aurora
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Arvada, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower