State guide
Cost of living in Colorado
5 Colorado cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.5% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.8%.
Cities covered
5
Median rent
$1,746/mo
Median est. cost
$4,322/mo
State income tax
≈3.5%
Standouts in Colorado
Cheapest
Colorado Springs, CO
$4,171/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Fort Collins, CO
Fit 61
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Fort Collins, CO
Safety 63
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Fort Collins, CO
Jobs 66
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Colorado Springs, CO
273 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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