Cost of Living in Arvada
Olde Town charm meets trail-system living
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- ~$599K
- Data Year
- 2026
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.68% effective (Jeffco) — city mill levy of 4.31 (among lowest in metro)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 7.96% (City 3.46% + State 2.9% + Jeffco 0.50% + RTD 1.10%)
- Vehicle Registration
- Standard Colorado
- State Income Tax Impact
- 4.4% flat
- Cost of Living vs National
- ~33% above national average (housing-driven)
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- City of Arvada Water Department (sourced from Denver Water North System & Clear Creek)
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Comcast/Xfinity, CenturyLink/Lumen
- Trash & Recycling
- City of Arvada (residential trash, recycling, composting)
- Snow Removal
- City plows arterials; residents handle local streets and sidewalks
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Cost of Living Index
- 132.7 (33% above national average)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- $1,200–$1,500
Common Questions
FAQ — Arvada
What is the median home price in Arvada?
The median home price in Arvada is approximately $599K as of February 2026. Arvada’s cost of living index is 132.7, about 33% above the national average, driven primarily by housing costs.
What is the cost of living in Arvada?
Arvada’s cost of living index is 132.7, about 33% above the national average, primarily driven by housing costs. The effective property tax rate is approximately 0.68% (Jeffco), with a city mill levy of 4.31 — among the lowest in the metro. The combined sales tax rate is 7.96%. Colorado’s state income tax is a flat 4.4%.