Zip 80920 (Colorado Springs, CO) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
$8,130 / month
for a family, 50.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $97,560 for the year for a family.
$5,000 / month
for a single person, 4.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $60,000 for the year for a single person.

Colorado Springs cost of living score
110.3
More expensive
10.3% higher
than the US average
8.5% lower
than the Colorado average
Colorado Springs (zip 80920), Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.3% higher than the U.S. average and 8.5% higher than the average for Colorado.

Zip 80920 (Colorado Springs, CO)

Housing costs in Colorado Springs?
A typical home costs $509,000, which is 50.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.5% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Colorado Springs costs $1,890 per month, which is 14.5% more than the national average of $1,650 and 21.7% more than the state average of $1,480.

Can I afford Colorado Springs?
To live comfortably in Colorado Springs (zip 80920), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $97,560 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Colorado Springs?
The cost of living in 80920 Colorado Springs, CO is quite affordable. According to the website BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in this zip code is 91.4, which is slightly lower than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are especially low with an average price per square foot of only $128 compared to the national average of $150. Other living expenses including utilities and groceries run slightly above the national average, however they remain quite affordable and below other cities throughout Colorado. Altogether, this makes 80920 Colorado Springs a great place for budget-minded individuals looking for a great place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock120.5100.0
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  162.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$527,200$338,100
  92.8  Unlock100.0
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  133.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I moved here in 2002 from New York City. It was a massive cultural shift but I had friends to help me transition. I spent a few years renting and then bought a house in  More

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