Ellensburg, Washington vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 15.5% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $124,793 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Aurora
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Ellensburg, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher