Aurora, CO Economy


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Aurora, CO is a great place to live and work. With its excellent location near Denver, the city provides plenty of opportunities both for those looking for employment or just to enjoy some leisurely time. Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Aurora Public Schools and University of Colorado are also located within the city. The cost of living in Aurora is slightly higher than in other cities in the United States with two bedroom rents being approximately $1,820 per month compared to an average rent of $1,430 nationally. Additionally the grocery cost index is around 99 versus 100 in the US on average.

Aurora has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Aurora has seen the job market decrease by -4.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 42.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Aurora
- The Sales Tax Rate for Aurora is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Aurora is 4.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Aurora
- The average income of a Aurora resident is $34,497 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Aurora resident is $72,052 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyAurora, ColoradoUnited States
  7.66
  -4.9%-6.2%
  42.5%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  4.7%4.6%
  $34,497$37,638
  $72,052$69,021
  $86,369$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  9.5%6.8%
  5.7%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  10.6%11.0%
  7.1%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  3.2%1.9%
  5.8%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  7.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  6.3%4.2%
  6.8%9.3%
  12.6%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  8.5%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  3.8%4.7%
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Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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