Vail, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 29.4% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,289 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Arvada
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Vail, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher