salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,680 a year. That is $45 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 83 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Security-Widefield?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Security-Widefield
| Size | Security-Widefield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,603 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,688 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,977 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Security-Widefield
Life in Security-Widefield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Security-Widefield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $372 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Security-Widefield, CO?
Renting in Security-Widefield costs a median of about $2,317 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Security-Widefield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,680 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Security-Widefield cheap or expensive?
Security-Widefield is rated OK: rent takes 28.3% of the typical household income of $98,297. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Security-Widefield?
The median homeowner in Security-Widefield pays $1,617 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Security-Widefield 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 Security-Widefield?
The median home value in Security-Widefield is $387,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
37,345 people live in Security-Widefield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.