Question 1

Is Aurora or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Springs, CO is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $336/month less than in Aurora, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $2,089/mo in Aurora versus $1,735/mo in Colorado Springs.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Aurora vs Colorado Springs?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $84,500/year before tax in Aurora, CO and $77,000/year in Colorado Springs, CO — a difference of about $7,500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Aurora or Colorado Springs cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Springs, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $11,530/month in Aurora and $10,341/month in Colorado Springs, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Aurora or Colorado Springs?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Colorado Springs costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Aurora51	Colorado Springs58
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,507	$4,171
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$11,530	$10,341
Salary for comfort	$84,500/yr	$77,000/yr
Typical rent	$2,089	$1,735
Median home value	$444,500	$420,700
Median household income	$84,320	$83,198
Unemployment	4.2%	4.0%
Housing score	35	53
Jobs score	40	47
Safety score	30	32
Climate score	74	85
Amenities score	47	45
Population	390.2K	483.1K
Summer high / winter low	88° / 17°	85° / 18°

Aurora, CO vs Colorado Springs, CO