Aurora, Colorado vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 41.0% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,479 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Boulder
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Aurora, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher