Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 25.4% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $81,529 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Arvada
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Minneapolis, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher