Montrose, Colorado vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 25.8% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,910 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Aurora
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Montrose, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  75.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher