Arvada, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$72,896
across all roles
Cost Index
106
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,680/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Arvada?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.57× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 106 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,602/mo, Arvada is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
106
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,680
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,602
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$63,996
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.57×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Arvada
By gross annual salary
- $229,257
- $228,088
- $226,497
- $222,461
- $219,996
- $219,983
- $217,752
- $214,562
- $206,419
- $203,895
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,114/mo
- $11,042/mo
- $10,946/mo
- $10,700/mo
- $10,550/mo
- $10,549/mo
- $10,414/mo
- $10,220/mo
- $9,724/mo
- $9,571/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Arvada
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.