salaryDenver is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,065
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$132
👥 People living there
718,877
8,483,844
Commute to work
24.9 min
40.3 min
College degree
56.5%
41.6%
Own their home
48.8%
32.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
17.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick New York for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $96,900 | +26% in New York |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $79,020 | +25% in New York |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $167,650 | +25% in New York |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $78,610 | +23% in New York |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $163,340 | +22% in New York |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $166,830 | +21% in New York |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $106,420 | +21% in New York |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $47,610 | +20% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or New York cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $63,846 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Denver or New York?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $86,801 in New York, 18% more in Denver.