Brighton, CO Cost of Living


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Brighton cost of living score
121.3
More expensive
21.3% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Colorado average
Brighton, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Colorado.

Brighton, CO

Housing costs in Brighton?
A typical home costs $497,300, which is 47.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.7% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brighton costs $1,720 per month, which is 20.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.1% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Brighton?
To live comfortably in Brighton, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $95,400 for a family, and $57,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is an affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces's cost of living index, Brighton has a cost of living that is 4% lower than the national average and 14% lower than the state average. The median home price in Brighton is $296,600 which is significantly lower than the median home price in Colorado overall. Additionally, utility costs are also low in Brighton compared to other areas of Colorado. Eating out at restaurants can be expensive, but groceries for cooking at home are reasonably priced. All-in-all, Brighton offers a great quality of life with much lower costs than many other cities throughout Colorado.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrightonColoradoUnited States
  121.3120.5100.0
  100.1100.7100
  85.083.8100.0
  155.8167.5100.0
  $497,300$527,200$338,100
  98.7%98.4%100.0%
  119.8106.7100.0
  111.5120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 14 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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