Aurora, CO vs Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is moderately more affordable than Aurora, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Aurora scores 127 compared to 116 for Colorado Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aurora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurora is $1,759/month compared to $1,562/month in Colorado Springs — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colorado Springs is more affordable at $420,700 median vs $444,500.

Median household income in Aurora is $84,320 compared to $83,198 in Colorado Springs (+1.3%). Aurora does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Aurora spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Colorado Springs.