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June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the state of Colorado, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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United States / Colorado

Colorado is a southwestern U.S. state known for its vivid landscape of mountains, forests, high plains and desert lands spread across its diverse terrain—home to some of America’s most beloved national parks including Rocky Mountain National Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Colorado's capital city of Denver also boasts several popular attractions including Coors Field (an outdoor baseball stadium)and Red Rocks Amphitheater (known for its stunning live performances). With over 5 million residents now calling Colorado home — this vibrant mountain paradise provides visitors with heavenly views full of snow-capped peaks year-round.

Location Details

State: Colorado
County: El Paso, Denver, 64 total
Metro Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado_Springs, 17 total
City: Denver, Colorado Springs, 471 total

Zip Codes: 80013, 80219, 80015, 80134, 80631, 80634, 80229, 80525, 80504, 80016, 523 total
Cost of Living: 20.5% higher

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Colorado Cost of Living

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$527,200

Median Home Price

+35.9% higher than avg

$80,184

Median Income

+13.9% higher than avg

$1,650 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

+13.3% higher than avg

120.5 / 100
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Colorado Crime

39.7 / 100

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Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

21.6 / 100
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To live comfortably in Colorado, Colorado

$101,160

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$53,600

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Andrew · Colorado Springs, CO

Think Twice Please

Over 5 years ago

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 More

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Joshua · Eufaula, OK

Colorado is Awedome

Over 6 years ago

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 More

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Jamie · Lafayette, CO

Outsiders ruined this state for me (A NATIVE)

Over 6 years ago

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 More

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