Aurora, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 10.8% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,383 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Arvada
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Aurora, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher