Surprise, Arizona vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 18.8% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,387 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Denver
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Surprise, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher