Cost of Living in Aurora, CO

Population 390,201 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

141

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Aurora cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $445,000, rents near $1,759 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 146

Rent 134

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Aurora

The median home value in Aurora is $444,500 — 46% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,759/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,320/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Aurora has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$444,500

46% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$458,953

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,759/mo

34% above avg

Zillow Rent

$1,689/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.1x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

0.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$884

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,251

3 BR

$1,611

4 BR

$2,004

Owner-occupied 63.3%

Renter-occupied 36.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,759

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,373/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

31.1 min

15% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

14.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

68.3%

Carpooled

10.1%

Public transit

3.6%

Walked

1.6%

Bicycle

0.2%

Work from home

14.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%

Total Sales Tax 7.8%

State rate 2.9%

Avg local rate 4.9%

Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$84,320

13% above avg

Per Capita Income

$40,424

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

18% above avg

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Labor Force Participation

71.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%

Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.1

Male median age 34.5

Female median age 36

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good

65.5%

Good air days/yr

136

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

351

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aurora, CO?

Aurora has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.

What is average rent in Aurora, CO?

The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,759 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Aurora?

The median home value in Aurora is $444,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Aurora?

The median household income in Aurora is $84,320 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Aurora, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aurora is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Aurora, CO affordable?

Aurora is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.

Aurora at a Glance

Population: 390,201
Median Income: $84,320
Home Value: $444,500
Median Rent: $1,759/mo
Unemployment: 5.7%
Sales Tax: 7.8%

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