Houston, Texas vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 37.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,953 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Arvada
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Houston, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher