Cost of Living in Colorado
Colorado has 34 cities with cost-of-living data on CompareLiving, drawn from US Census, BEA, HUD, and EPA sources. Prices range from Colorado Springs (cost index 98.1) to Boulder (100.6), with a statewide average around 99.4 versus the US baseline of 100. Median rent is lowest in Pueblo at $1,082/mo and highest in Erie at $2,805/mo.
Colorado at a Glance
Cities Tracked
34
with census data
Avg Cost Index
99.4
US avg = 100
Avg Median Rent
$1,865
per month
Avg Household Income
$104,716
annual median
Most & Least Affordable Cities
Most Affordable
| # | City | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | 98.1 |
| 2 | Boulder | 100.6 |
Most Expensive
| # | City | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | 100.6 |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 98.1 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100)
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Colorado Cities — Full Table
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| Denver | 718,877 | — | $1,831 | $616,000 | $94,718 |
| Colorado Springs | 487,887 | 98.1 | $1,648 | $452,600 | $84,818 |
| Aurora | 394,432 | — | $1,835 | $469,100 | $88,368 |
| Fort Collins | 170,229 | — | $1,690 | $577,900 | $85,070 |
| Lakewood | 156,583 | — | $1,806 | $574,400 | $89,792 |
| Thornton | 144,187 | — | $1,895 | $517,500 | $103,088 |
| Arvada | 122,634 | — | $1,888 | $632,600 | $117,348 |
| Westminster | 115,484 | — | $1,882 | $532,400 | $100,272 |
| Pueblo | 111,561 | — | $1,082 | $247,200 | $56,664 |
| Greeley | 110,806 | — | $1,388 | $402,500 | $69,881 |
| Centennial | 108,201 | — | $2,148 | $658,100 | $131,928 |
| Boulder | 106,433 | 100.6 | $2,018 | $1,039,500 | $87,493 |
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | — | $2,531 | $712,700 | $159,307 |
| Longmont | 99,406 | — | $1,816 | $572,800 | $90,671 |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | — | $2,000 | $652,900 | $145,197 |
| Loveland | 78,410 | — | $1,730 | $479,000 | $84,604 |
| Broomfield | 76,304 | — | $2,126 | $664,500 | $123,874 |
| Grand Junction | 68,142 | — | $1,142 | $389,800 | $70,080 |
| Commerce City | 66,445 | — | $1,880 | $499,700 | $111,972 |
| Parker | 61,783 | — | $2,096 | $646,300 | $133,369 |
| Littleton | 44,710 | — | $1,819 | $630,600 | $98,839 |
| Brighton | 42,059 | — | $1,779 | $499,500 | $107,679 |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | — | $1,775 | $462,100 | $84,030 |
| Windsor | 37,914 | — | $1,793 | $604,000 | $127,028 |
| Security-Widefield | 37,345 | — | $1,793 | $387,500 | $91,142 |
| Pueblo West | 35,681 | — | $1,345 | $397,000 | $96,810 |
| Englewood | 34,129 | — | $1,668 | $572,900 | $86,800 |
| Erie | 33,808 | — | $2,805 | $736,500 | $173,349 |
| Dakota Ridge | 33,753 | — | $2,176 | $604,600 | $120,822 |
| Ken Caryl | 33,233 | — | $2,127 | $600,300 | $118,269 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | — | $1,579 | $623,000 | $90,564 |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | — | $2,121 | $686,500 | $119,040 |
| Fountain | 29,300 | — | $1,745 | $398,000 | $86,242 |
| Columbine | 25,478 | — | $2,448 | $617,200 | $131,232 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100) · Income & Rent = US Census ACS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cost of Living in Colorado
What is the cost of living in Colorado?
The average cost of living index across cities in Colorado is approximately 99.4 (US average = 100), which is slightly below the US average. Median gross rent averages around $1,865/month and median household income averages around $104,716/year.
What are the cheapest cities to live in Colorado?
The most affordable cities in Colorado by cost of living index are: 1. Colorado Springs (index 98.1), 2. Boulder (index 100.6).
What is the median rent in Colorado?
The average median gross rent across cities in Colorado is approximately $1,865/month. Rent varies significantly by city and neighborhood — use the city profiles below for specific figures.
What are the income tax rates in Colorado?
State income tax information for Colorado is not yet available in our database.
What is the sales tax in Colorado?
Sales tax information for Colorado is not yet available in our database.
Is it expensive to move to Colorado?
Colorado has a cost of living index of approximately 99.4 and average median rent around $1,865/month. It is generally more affordable than the US average, which can offset moving costs over time. Use our moving guides for salary equivalence calculations.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, Tax Foundation · Methodology