Aurora, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$71,197
across all roles
Cost Index
99
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,521/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Aurora?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.66× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 99 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,716/mo, Aurora is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
99
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,521
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,716
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$62,533
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.66×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1582
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Aurora
By gross annual salary
- $229,257
- $228,088
- $226,497
- $222,461
- $219,996
- $219,983
- $218,574
- $217,752
- $217,459
- 10.Radiologists$215,942
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,205/mo
- $11,133/mo
- $11,037/mo
- $10,808/mo
- $10,791/mo
- $10,740/mo
- $10,648/mo
- $10,641/mo
- $10,640/mo
- $10,505/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Aurora
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.