salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 78.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,480 a year. That is $47 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 94 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Superior?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Superior
| Size | Superior | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,227 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,681 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,300 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,222 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Superior 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 Superior, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Superior
Life in Superior
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Superior?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,835 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $903,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Superior, CO?
Renting in Superior costs a median of about $2,437 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Superior?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,480 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Superior cheap or expensive?
Superior is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $171,950. It ranks 94th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Superior?
The median homeowner in Superior pays $5,294 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Superior 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 Superior?
The median home value in Superior is $903,900, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
13,305 people live in Superior. Numbers are typical (middle) values.