Arvada, CO vs Centennial, CO

Arvada is moderately more affordable than Centennial, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Arvada scores 141 compared to 151 for Centennial, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centennial can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arvada is $1,802/month compared to $2,061/month in Centennial — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arvada is more affordable at $600,800 median vs $626,700.

Median household income in Arvada is $113,396 compared to $128,167 in Centennial (-11.5%). While Centennial is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arvada spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Centennial.