salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,280 a year. That is $34 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 28 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greeley?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greeley
| Size | Greeley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,039 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,182 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,493 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,743 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,266 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greeley overall?
Everyday prices in the Greeley metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Greeley
Life in Greeley
What jobs pay in Greeley
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $148,850 | 14.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | 15.7% |
| Lawyer | $132,990 | 15.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,950 | 16.1% |
| Software Developer | $129,480 | 16.3% |
| Operations Manager | $123,100 | 17.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $110,080 | 19.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 | 20.8% |
| Police Officer | $96,620 | 21.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $96,300 | 21.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $92,680 | 22.7% |
| Accountant | $87,240 | 24.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,830 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,720 | 29.0% |
| Electrician | $63,290 | 33.3% |
| Firefighter | $62,640 | 33.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,020 | 34.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,160 | 35.0% |
| Truck Driver | $59,450 | 35.5% |
| Plumber | $59,350 | 35.5% |
| Carpenter | $57,880 | 36.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,670 | 45.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,480 | 45.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | 45.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,310 | 46.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,980 | 46.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,900 | 57.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,670 | 57.5% |
| Cashier | $35,760 | 59.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greeley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,036 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $402,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greeley, CO?
Renting in Greeley costs a median of about $1,757 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Greeley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,280 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greeley cheap or expensive?
Greeley is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $75,367. It ranks 28th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greeley?
The median homeowner in Greeley pays $1,832 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Greeley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Greeley?
The median home value in Greeley is $402,500, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
110,806 people live in Greeley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.