Cost of Living in Colorado
34 cities • 3,834,867 total population • 2026 Data
$101,311
Avg. Median Income
+31% vs national
$1,793
Avg. Median Rent
+33% vs national
$530,956
Avg. Home Value
+57% vs national
4.4%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Colorado has 34 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 3,834,867 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $101,311, which is 31% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,793 per month, and the average home value is $530,956. The largest city is Denver, while Pueblo offers the lowest rent and Erie has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Colorado
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo | $1,020 | $55,305 | $230,900 |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $1,101 | $66,676 | $358,300 |
| 3 | Pueblo West | $1,319 | $95,419 | $371,600 |
| 4 | Greeley | $1,333 | $68,650 | $369,600 |
| 5 | Wheat Ridge | $1,493 | $87,598 | $584,700 |
Most Expensive Cities in Colorado
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erie | $2,775 | $163,644 | $685,900 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,397 | $155,847 | $672,600 |
| 3 | Columbine | $2,391 | $129,480 | $590,600 |
| 4 | Dakota Ridge | $2,103 | $120,368 | $570,400 |
| 5 | Broomfield | $2,074 | $121,025 | $631,600 |
Highest Income Cities in Colorado
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erie | $163,644 | $2,775 | 31,927 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $155,847 | $2,397 | 101,437 |
| 3 | Castle Rock | $143,031 | $1,946 | 76,614 |
| 4 | Columbine | $129,480 | $2,391 | 25,681 |
| 5 | Parker | $129,342 | $1,973 | 60,115 |
All Cities in Colorado
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 713,734 | $91,681 | $1,770 | $586,700 |
| Colorado Springs | 483,099 | $83,198 | $1,562 | $420,700 |
| Aurora | 390,201 | $84,320 | $1,759 | $444,500 |
| Fort Collins | 169,705 | $83,598 | $1,661 | $548,400 |
| Lakewood | 156,309 | $85,789 | $1,746 | $548,200 |
| Thornton | 142,878 | $100,985 | $1,810 | $482,200 |
| Arvada | 122,835 | $113,396 | $1,802 | $600,800 |
| Westminster | 115,546 | $96,145 | $1,816 | $497,400 |
| Pueblo | 111,514 | $55,305 | $1,020 | $230,900 |
| Greeley | 109,421 | $68,650 | $1,333 | $369,600 |
| Centennial | 107,386 | $128,167 | $2,061 | $626,700 |
| Boulder | 106,274 | $85,364 | $1,924 | $982,600 |
| Highlands Ranch | 101,437 | $155,847 | $2,397 | $672,600 |
| Longmont | 98,958 | $89,724 | $1,755 | $541,400 |
| Loveland | 77,350 | $82,592 | $1,683 | $453,100 |
| Castle Rock | 76,614 | $143,031 | $1,946 | $621,700 |
| Broomfield | 75,110 | $121,025 | $2,074 | $631,600 |
| Grand Junction | 67,027 | $66,676 | $1,101 | $358,300 |
| Commerce City | 64,640 | $106,756 | $1,626 | $463,200 |
| Parker | 60,115 | $129,342 | $1,973 | $613,200 |
| Littleton | 45,092 | $96,611 | $1,731 | $596,700 |
| Brighton | 41,196 | $100,134 | $1,734 | $475,100 |
| Security-Widefield | 38,659 | $83,916 | $1,703 | $358,600 |
| Northglenn | 37,953 | $79,530 | $1,778 | $440,900 |
| Windsor | 35,918 | $121,758 | $1,780 | $562,300 |
| Pueblo West | 34,992 | $95,419 | $1,319 | $371,600 |
| Dakota Ridge | 34,159 | $120,368 | $2,103 | $570,400 |
| Englewood | 33,774 | $82,016 | $1,563 | $534,000 |
| Ken Caryl | 33,407 | $116,838 | $1,950 | $565,700 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,158 | $87,598 | $1,493 | $584,700 |
| Erie | 31,927 | $163,644 | $2,775 | $685,900 |
| Lafayette | 30,471 | $110,431 | $2,042 | $647,600 |
| Fountain | 29,327 | $85,246 | $1,778 | $374,600 |
| Columbine | 25,681 | $129,480 | $2,391 | $590,600 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.