Aurora, Colorado vs. Elkhart, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Iowa is 24.6% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,721 in Elkhart, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Iowa is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Elkhart, IA
Compared to Aurora, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower