2026 city cost profile
Cost of Living in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado has an overall cost of living index of 123.4, which is 23% above the national average.
Index
123.4
23% above the national average
Key stats
Index
123.4
National average = 100
Rent
$2,900
Estimated average monthly rent
Home price
$549,000
Estimated median home price
Income
$91,000
Estimated median household income
Category breakdown
Category indexes use 100 as the U.S. national average baseline.
| Category | City index | National average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 100 | +59.0% |
| Groceries | 108 | 100 | +8.0% |
| Transportation | 105 | 100 | +5.0% |
| Healthcare | 102 | 100 | +2.0% |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | -3.0% |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 100 | +8.0% |
Salary needed
Single adult
$99,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Family of four
$219,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Monthly budget examples
Single
$5,610
Couple
$9,310
Family
$13,130
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.