salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (89.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $147,720 a year. That is $71 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 112 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Columbine?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Columbine
| Size | Columbine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,466 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,357 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,784 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,407 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Columbine overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Columbine, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Columbine
Life in Columbine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Columbine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $590 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $617,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Columbine, CO?
Renting in Columbine costs a median of about $3,693 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Columbine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $147,720 a year, or $71 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Columbine cheap or expensive?
Columbine is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $141,534. It ranks 112th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Columbine?
The median homeowner in Columbine pays $3,084 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Columbine 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 Columbine?
The median home value in Columbine is $617,200, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
25,478 people live in Columbine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.