Ellensburg, Washington vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 28.0% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,994 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Arvada
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Ellensburg, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher