salaryColorado Springs is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$139
👥 People living there
394,432
487,887
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.6%
42.7%
Own their home
62.4%
60.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes.
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $106,320 | -40% in Colorado Springs |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $63,110 | -28% in Colorado Springs |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,140 | -21% in Colorado Springs |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $46,230 | +17% in Colorado Springs |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $120,770 | -15% in Colorado Springs |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $85,000 | -15% in Colorado Springs |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $38,000 | -14% in Colorado Springs |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $61,460 | -14% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,121 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 4% more in Aurora.
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