Denver, Colorado vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 11.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,784 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Denver, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher