Colorado
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Colorado. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Colorado: mountain lifestyle with a tech premium
Colorado blends aerospace, defense, software and outdoor recreation into one of the most educated workforces in the country. Denver and Boulder drive the job market, with Colorado Springs adding defense and Colorado Springs-area growth. Incomes run above average, especially in professional roles.
Housing along the Front Range has become expensive, and rents in Denver now rival coastal second-tier cities. Property taxes are relatively moderate, which softens ownership costs. People move here for the lifestyle math: higher pay than most interior states, plus mountains, if you can clear the housing bar.
Quick answers: Colorado
Colorado vs the national average
- Income 22% above the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 84% above the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Colorado
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Colorado for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
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