Fountain, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 26.8% more expensive than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $63,378 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Fountain, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Arvada
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Fountain, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher