salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,887
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$139
👥 People living there
179,898
487,887
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
38.5%
42.7%
Own their home
66.4%
60.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Colorado Springs for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Colorado Springs cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $60,450 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 10% more in Aurora.
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