Cost of Living Calculator - Arvada, Colorado vs Idaho Springs, Colorado


The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 13.6% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,204 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Arvada, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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