Zip 80012 (Aurora, CO) Cost of Living


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Aurora cost of living score
123.7
More expensive
23.7% higher
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the Colorado average
Aurora (zip 80012), 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.

Zip 80012 (Aurora, CO)

Housing costs in Aurora?
A typical home costs $418,200, which is 23.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aurora costs $1,640 per month, which is 0.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,650 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,860.

Can I afford Aurora?
To live comfortably in Aurora (zip 80012), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $80,280 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aurora?
The cost of living in 80012 Aurora, CO is relatively high compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, 80012 Aurora, CO has an index score of 102.7, which is 2.7% higher than the national average. Rental prices in the area are also above average and range from $1,862 for a one bedroom apartment in a cheaper area to $2,349 for a one bedroom apartment in a more expensive area. Groceries and restaurant meals are also slightly more expensive than other parts of the country with groceries costing around 17% higher than the national average and restaurant meals costing around 13% higher than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuroraColoradoUnited States
  123.7120.5100.0
  98.7100.7100
  85.383.8100.0
  136.0167.5100.0
  $418,200$527,200$338,100
  95.6%98.4%100.0%
  121.8106.7100.0
  153.3120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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