Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 21.6% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $115,526 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Arvada
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher