Aurora, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Aurora, Colorado?
$7,320 / month
for a family, 35.6% more expensive than the national average
$5,033 / month
for a single person, 5.6% less expensive than the national average

Aurora cost of living score
123.7
More expensive
23.7% higher
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the Colorado average
Aurora, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 123.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for Colorado.

Aurora, CO

Housing costs in Aurora?
A typical home costs $458,600, which is 35.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.0% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aurora costs $1,820 per month, which is 27.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.3% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Aurora?
To live comfortably in Aurora, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $87,840 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aurora?
Aurora, Colorado offers plenty of fun activities along with an affordable cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from a wide range of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to luxury apartments - while renters also have access to some attractive deals nowadays too. Moreover, groceries and transportation costs remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you choose Aurora as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuroraColoradoUnited States
  123.7120.5100.0
  99.3100.7100
  85.383.8100.0
  149.1167.5100.0
  $458,600$527,200$338,100
  96.198.4100
  121.6106.7100.0
  153.4120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Aurora
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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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