salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,480 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 71 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Broomfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Broomfield
| Size | Broomfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,955 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,970 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,412 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,782 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,952 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Broomfield overall?
Everyday prices in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Broomfield
Life in Broomfield
What jobs pay in Broomfield
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $177,380 | 15.1% |
| Pharmacist | $157,890 | 17.0% |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | 18.9% |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | 19.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | 20.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | 20.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | 21.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | 23.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $104,710 | 25.6% |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | 26.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | 26.5% |
| Accountant | $100,020 | 26.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | 27.1% |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | 30.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | 34.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | 35.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | 37.5% |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | 41.4% |
| Plumber | $63,900 | 42.0% |
| Truck Driver | $63,900 | 42.0% |
| Electrician | $63,150 | 42.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 | 54.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | 54.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,590 | 55.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,290 | 58.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | 60.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | 67.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | 69.8% |
| Cashier | $37,620 | 71.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broomfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,374 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $664,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Broomfield, CO?
Renting in Broomfield costs a median of about $2,237 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Broomfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,480 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Broomfield cheap or expensive?
Broomfield is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $133,598. It ranks 71st cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Broomfield?
The median homeowner in Broomfield pays $4,007 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Broomfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Broomfield?
The median home value in Broomfield is $664,500, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
76,304 people live in Broomfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.