Columbia, Maryland vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 0.5% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $175,888 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Aurora
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Columbia, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower