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Cost of living in Aurora, Colorado

Adams County, CO

Part of the Denver Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,954/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 524,408 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,789 45%
Federal tax $614 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $359 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $174 4%
Energy $158 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Aurora

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,639
per month
1 bedroom
$1,789
per month
2 bedroom
$2,140
per month
3 bedroom
$2,794
per month
4 bedroom
$3,127
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Aurora

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$91,387
per year
Individual earnings
$47,571
per year
Per capita
$40,167
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Aurora

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$458,400
Annual property tax
$2,770

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Aurora

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Aurora

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Aurora

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Aurora

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.7 min
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
2.1%
Work from home
13.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Aurora

What it costs to live in Aurora each month.

Single person
$3,954
per month
  • Rent $1,789
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $614
  • State tax $174
Couple
$5,780
per month
  • Rent $2,140
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,166
  • State tax $335
Family
$8,590
per month
  • Rent $2,794
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,166
  • State tax $335

Frequently asked questions about Aurora

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Aurora?

In Aurora, Colorado, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,789 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,140 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,794 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Aurora?

In Aurora, Colorado, the average household income is $91,387 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,571 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Aurora?

The estimated cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is approximately $3,954 per month for a single person, $5,780 for a couple, $8,590 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Aurora?

The combined sales tax rate in Aurora, Colorado is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Aurora an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Aurora, Colorado would need approximately $3,954 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $91,387 per year ($7,616 per month). Aurora has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Aurora?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Aurora, Colorado is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Aurora?

The average home value in Aurora, Colorado is $458,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,770, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Aurora compare to other areas?

You can compare Aurora, Colorado with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Aurora is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources