Denver, CO Cost of Living


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Denver cost of living score
127.6
More expensive
27.6% higher
than the US average
5.9% higher
than the Colorado average
Denver, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% higher than the U.S. average and 5.9% lower than the average for Colorado.

Denver, CO

Housing costs in Denver?
A typical home costs $576,000, which is 70.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.3% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Denver costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.6% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Denver?
To live comfortably in Denver, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $110,520 for a family, and $63,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Denver?
Denver, Colorado is known for its easy cost of living - with plenty of housing options ranging from affordable single-family homes to luxurious apartments. Moreover, groceries and transportation costs are much more reasonable in comparison to other parts of the country - making Denver a great choice for anyone wanting to save money without sacrificing quality or experiences.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDenverColoradoUnited States
  127.6120.5100.0
  101.9100.7100
  83.983.8100.0
  183.1167.5100.0
  $576,000$527,200$338,100
  96.2%98.4%100.0%
  116.1106.7100.0
  152.2120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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During my 25 years in Denver, I’ve witnessed trends found in other metro areas: homeless camps, panhandlers, worsening traffic, increased crime and rapidly appreciating  More

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I've lived in the Denver area for about eight years now. Moved here for college planning to get out as soon as I was done with college, and predictably got stuck  More

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I've lived in the city since I was born (1998) and I just was ready to get out. I'm a Denver native and I am ashamed of my city. I moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  More

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