Side-by-side
Colorado Springs vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Colorado Springs, CO59 | Denver, CO57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 |
| Affordability | 87 | 76 |
| Housing | 55 | 32 |
| Jobs | 45 | 41 |
| Safety | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | 85 | 93 |
| Amenities | 45 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,954 | $4,471 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,464 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $420,700 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $83,198 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Population | 483.1K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 18° | 92° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 273 | 267 |