Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Aurora, Colorado


The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 56.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $65,594 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Aurora
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Aurora, CO
Compared to Santa Monica, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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