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Economy in Colorado

Colorado State is an attractive place to live because of its low 2 bedroom rental rate, as compared to the US. The cost of groceries can be a bit higher than the national average, but there is still good value in the area. Local companies in Colorado State include Coors Brewing Company, DISH Network, Arrow Electronics and Allo Source. These businesses offer employment opportunities and are major drivers of the state's economy.

Colorado has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Colorado has seen the job market increase by 3.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 46.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Colorado
- The Sales Tax Rate for Colorado is 7.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Colorado is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Colorado
- The average income of a Colorado resident is $31,674 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Colorado resident is $80,184 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

  ECONOMYColorado, ColoradoUnited States
  6.5%6.0%
  -4.9%-6.2%
  46.0%33.5%
  3.9%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $42,807$37,638
  $80,184$69,021
  $99,270$85,028
  POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
  1.2%1.2%
  0.9%0.5%
  8.1%6.8%
  6.9%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  10.4%11.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  4.8%4.7%
  2.4%1.9%
  10.3%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  9.0%9.3%
  12.4%14.0%
  2.6%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  4.7%4.7%
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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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