salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (77.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,440 a year. That is $51 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 102 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Commerce City?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Commerce City
| Size | Commerce City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,044 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,127 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,848 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,261 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,459 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Commerce City 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 Commerce City
Life in Commerce City
What jobs pay in Commerce City
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $177,380 | 17.8% |
| Pharmacist | $157,890 | 20.0% |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | 22.2% |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | 23.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | 23.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | 23.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | 24.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | 27.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $104,710 | 30.2% |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | 31.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | 31.3% |
| Accountant | $100,020 | 31.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | 31.9% |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | 36.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | 41.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | 41.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | 44.2% |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | 48.7% |
| Plumber | $63,900 | 49.5% |
| Truck Driver | $63,900 | 49.5% |
| Electrician | $63,150 | 50.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 | 63.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | 64.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,590 | 65.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,290 | 68.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | 71.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | 79.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | 82.2% |
| Cashier | $37,620 | 84.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Commerce City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $831 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $499,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Commerce City, CO?
Renting in Commerce City costs a median of about $2,636 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Commerce City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,440 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Commerce City cheap or expensive?
Commerce City is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $120,762. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Commerce City?
The median homeowner in Commerce City pays $4,384 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Commerce City 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 Commerce City?
The median home value in Commerce City is $499,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
66,445 people live in Commerce City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.