Columbia, South Carolina vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 40.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $126,639 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Aurora
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Columbia, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher