Broomfield, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Broomfield, Colorado?
$9,690 / month
for a family, 79.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $116,280 for the year for a family.
$5,767 / month
for a single person, 21.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,200 for the year for a single person.

Broomfield cost of living score
132.1
More expensive
32.1% higher
than the US average
9.6% higher
than the Colorado average
Broomfield, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 132.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.1% higher than the U.S. average and 9.6% lower than the average for Colorado.

Broomfield, CO

Housing costs in Broomfield?
A typical home costs $607,600, which is 79.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.3% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Broomfield costs $2,090 per month, which is 46.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.1% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Broomfield?
To live comfortably in Broomfield, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $116,280 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Broomfield?
Broomfield, Colorado has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 103 due largely to its moderately high housing costs making up 45% -above the national average 43%. Utility costs are also above average partly owing to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy providing citizens with a generally more expensive option but having access similar amenities found citywide from wherever municipality they call home. Transportation makes up 11 percent, groceries 10%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards elevated total expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBroomfieldColoradoUnited States
  132.1120.5100.0
  102.5100.7100
  84.483.8100.0
  197.8167.5100.0
  $607,600$527,200$338,100
  97.998.4100
  116.1106.7100.0
  156.2120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I’ve lived in Broomfield for almost 25 years. We moved here to raise kids and for the schools in Boulder Valley School District (without having to live and pay for  More

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Broomfield, Colorado is a great place to live if you don’t actually want to live in a real town with character, real shops, restaurants, and a sense of community but  More

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Broomfield has all the advantages of Colorado (or around Denver), things like good weather and overall a decent economy, growing demographics, good schools, and views of  More

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