Boulder, Colorado vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 29.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,207 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Aurora
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Boulder, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower