Arvada, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Arvada, Colorado?
$9,060 / month
for a family, 67.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $108,720 for the year for a family.
$5,267 / month
for a single person, 10.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $63,200 for the year for a single person.

Arvada cost of living score
132.7
More expensive
32.7% higher
than the US average
10.1% higher
than the Colorado average
Arvada, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 132.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.7% higher than the U.S. average and 10.1% lower than the average for Colorado.

Arvada, CO

Housing costs in Arvada?
A typical home costs $568,100, which is 68.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.8% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arvada costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.6% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Arvada?
To live comfortably in Arvada, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $108,720 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arvada?
Arvada offers a fairly reasonable cost of living with an average median home price of $370,000 and rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing around $1070 per month. Public transportation is reasonable at three dollars per ride, and utility fees are also quite reasonable; you can expect to pay an average monthly electric bill of around eighty-five dollars.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesArvadaColoradoUnited States
  132.7120.5100.0
  101.6100.7100
  83.683.8100.0
  191.1167.5100.0
  $568,100$527,200$338,100
  95.398.4100
  117.2106.7100.0
  155.2120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Arvada
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We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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