City comparison
Denver vs Miami Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Denver (123.4) and Miami (132.2).
Denver Index
123.4
Miami Index
132.2
Denver Rent
$2,900
Miami Rent
$3,325
Denver Home price
$549,000
Miami Home price
$607,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Denver to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Miami.
Equivalent salary in Miami
$106,060
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Denver and Miami.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Denver | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 172 | +13.0 (+8.2%) |
| Groceries | 108 | 116 | +8.0 (+7.4%) |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Healthcare | 102 | 108 | +6.0 (+5.9%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 111 | +14.0 (+14.4%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 115 | +7.0 (+6.5%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,610 / $6,210
Denver / Miami
Couple
$9,310 / $10,310
Denver / Miami
Family
$13,130 / $14,530
Denver / Miami
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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.