Cost of Living in Aurora
Colorado's third-largest city, affordable, connected, and anchored by the Anschutz Medical Campus
What it costs to live in Aurora
Adjust the sliders for your situation. Ranges reflect uncertainty in HOA and metro district fees, narrower is more confident.
Based on your inputs below
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$2,642 – $3,042 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $2,301 |
| Property tax | $216 |
| HOA | $0 – $200 |
| Insurance | $125 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$547 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~17 min to downtown) | $47 |
Utilities$345 | |
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| Electric & gas (Xcel Energy) | $205 |
| Water | $70 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
car-dependent city-wide; Del Mar Parkway area 85+
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $450K–$459K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$240/sqft
- Data Year
- 2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- Down 3.2–4.5% YoY (Feb 2026)
- Avg Days on Market
- 57–61 days
- Rent vs Own Ratio
- Median rent ~$1,604–$2,100/mo
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- Median annual bill ~$2,902 (varies by county, Arapahoe, Adams, or Douglas)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 8.0% combined (state 2.9% + county + city 3.25%)
- Cost of Living vs National
- Housing 5% below national average. Overall cost of living competitive with but below Denver.
Monthly Costs
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Comcast/Xfinity, CenturyLink/Lumen, T-Mobile Home Internet
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $88,368
- Cost of Living Index
- Housing 5% below national average; utilities 13% below
Common QuestionsFAQ, Aurora
What are the school ratings in Aurora?
Aurora is served by two very different districts. Cherry Creek School District (Niche A, #1 Best School District in Colorado 2026) covers south and southeast Aurora and includes Cherokee Trail HS (#19 Best Public HS in CO) and Grandview HS. Aurora Public Schools (Niche C+) serves central and north Aurora. Which district serves your address is the single biggest variable. Always verify enrollment by address before buying.
What is the median home price in Aurora?
The median home price in Aurora is $450K–$459K as of February 2026, down 3.2–4.5% year-over-year. Price per square foot averages ~$240/sqft. Entry condos start from approximately $200K, making Aurora one of the more affordable major metros on the Front Range compared to Denver’s $600K+ median.
What is the cost of living in Aurora compared to the national average?
Housing in Aurora runs approximately 5% below the national average, and utilities are about 13% below. The combined sales tax rate is 8.0% (state 2.9% + county + city 3.25%), and the median annual property tax bill is ~$2,902. Note that Aurora spans three counties (Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas) so your property tax rate varies by location.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.