Arvada, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 1.7% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $108,079 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Austin
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Arvada, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower