Colorado 

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Cost of Living in Colorado

The cost of living in Colorado State is quite reasonable, making it an attractive home for many people. The median home value is about $350,000, which is lower than the national median of over $430,000. Rent costs are also relatively low compared to other states. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,400 per month. Groceries and utilities tend to be slightly more expensive than in other parts of the country. On average, groceries cost about 10% more than the national average while utilities are slightly higher at 14%. Overall, however, Colorado State remains an affordable place to live with a high quality of life.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Colorado is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Colorado, Colorado is more expensive.

Colorado cost of living is 120.5

COST OF LIVINGColoradoUnited States
  120.5100
  100.7100
  83.8100
  167.5100
  $527,200$338,100
  98.4100
  106.7100
  120.4100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Colorado    79 Reviews
    Think Twice Please - 10/5/2020
    I've lived here since 1996 [when I was 9] and have to say it used to be a five-star state. Great views, fairly average cost of living.110.0 in Denver 12 years ago on... Read More

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    Colorado is Awedome - 8/8/2019
    I’m from Oklahoma and I absolutely love Colorado!!!! I plan on moving around the Castle Rock or Monument area once I retire from the military. Housing is expensive in... Read More

    Outsiders ruined this state for me (A NATIVE) - 5/31/2019
    I am a colorado native. I was born here and have lived here 24 years. I used to love it here, 10 years ago i would have given it 4 stars, But ever since it was THE FIRST... Read More


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