salaryColorado Springs is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,901
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$113
👥 People living there
487,887
718,877
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.9 min
College degree
42.7%
56.5%
Own their home
60.9%
48.8%
Below poverty line
9%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $177,380 | +67% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $87,980 | +39% in Denver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $76,910 | +26% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $142,330 | +18% in Denver |
| Accountant | $85,000 | $100,020 | +18% in Denver |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,000 | $44,370 | +17% in Denver |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $71,580 | +16% in Denver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $39,650 | -14% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Denver cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $63,024 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Denver?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $102,153 in Denver, 10% more in Denver.
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