Aurora, Colorado vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 20.5% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,791 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Montrose
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Aurora, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower