Cost of Living in Brush, CO: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$73458% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,142about $6,595/month · 9% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$273,00018% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,360 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 3 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brush

$734

$1,404

$2,253

$1,933

$2,185

$1,946

$2,891

How much do households earn in Brush?

Under $25k

11.6%

$25k–50k

12.4%

$50k–100k

40.7%

$100k–150k

14.1%

$150k+

4.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brush

Size	Brush	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$714	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,168	$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brush overall?

Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

127

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

100

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brush, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brush

🏛️ Property tax$1,480a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$174a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brush

Commute to work18 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree16.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home60.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line14.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brush?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,160 a month less.

Renting

$734

Owning

$1,894

Owning assumes a typical $273,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brush, CO?

Renting in Brush costs a median of about $734 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in Brush?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,360 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brush cheap or expensive?

Brush is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.1% of the typical household income of $79,142. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brush?

The median homeowner in Brush pays $1,480 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is Brush more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Brush?

The median home value in Brush is $273,000, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,306 people live in Brush. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Brush, CO expensive to live in?