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Colorado City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Colorado.

Colorado is characterized by its diverse geography, ranging from the Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Plains, offering a lifestyle that blends natural beauty with community charm and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The state's economy is robust and diversified, with major industries including aerospace, bioscience, technology, energy and natural resources, financial services, and a strong tourism sector. Living in Colorado is generally more expensive than the national average, with housing costs being a primary driver. The climate is diverse, featuring four distinct seasons with abundant sunshine, though it can experience rapid weather shifts, including hot summers, cold winters, and occasional extreme weather events like flash floods and strong winds.

21
Cities
$78K
Avg Salary
106
Avg Cost Index
Castle Rock
Top City

About Colorado

Colorado is a state in USA with 21 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 106, with average salaries around $78,142. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Colorado

Castle Rock #1 Best City 70

Castle Rock

Colorado, USA

SafetyA
CostC
Growth80
Avg. Rent$1,772
Median Income$145,197
Cost of Living115/100
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Broomfield #2 Best City 70

Broomfield

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
Cost—
Growth70
Median Income$123,874
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Commerce City #3 Best City 68

Commerce City

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth82
Avg. Rent$1,614
Median Income$111,972
Cost of Living102/100
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Centennial #4 Best City 67

Centennial

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
Cost—
Growth—
Avg. Rent$2,063
Median Income$131,928
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Parker #5 Best City 66

Parker

Colorado, USA

SafetyA-
CostC-
Growth76
Avg. Rent$2,050
Median Income$133,369
Cost of Living122/100
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Brighton #6 Best City 65

Brighton

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth76
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$85,000
Cost of Living102/100
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Loveland #7 Best City 64

Loveland

Colorado, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,700
Median Income$84,604
Cost of Living102/100
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Thornton #8 Best City 64

Thornton

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$1,945
Median Income$103,088
Cost of Living105/100
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Arvada #9 Best City 64

Arvada

Colorado, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth73
Avg. Rent$2,100
Median Income$117,348
Cost of Living106/100
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Westminster #10 Best City 64

Westminster

Colorado, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth73
Avg. Rent$1,854
Median Income$100,272
Cost of Living105/100
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Longmont #11 Best City 63

Longmont

Colorado, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,850
Median Income$90,671
Cost of Living105/100
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Greeley #12 Best City 63

Greeley

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth74
Avg. Rent$1,495
Median Income$69,881
Cost of Living95/100
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Colorado Springs #13 Best City 61

Colorado Springs

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth73
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$84,818
Cost of Living101/100
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Denver #14 Best City 60

Denver

Colorado, USA

SafetyB-
CostC+
Growth76
Avg. Rent$1,975
Median Income$94,718
Cost of Living106/100
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Littleton #15 Best City 60

Littleton

Colorado, USA

SafetyA-
CostC-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$88,500
Cost of Living118/100
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Lakewood #16 Best City 59

Lakewood

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth74
Avg. Rent$1,795
Median Income$89,792
Cost of Living106/100
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Fort Collins #17 Best City 57

Fort Collins

Colorado, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,632
Median Income$85,070
Cost of Living100/100
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Aurora #18 Best City 57

Aurora

Colorado, USA

SafetyD+
CostC+
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,715
Median Income$93,837
Cost of Living103/100
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Boulder #19 Best City 55

Boulder

Colorado, USA

SafetyB+
CostD
Growth74
Avg. Rent$2,395
Median Income$87,493
Cost of Living128/100
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Pueblo #20 Best City 48

Pueblo

Colorado, USA

SafetyD+
CostB
Growth67
Avg. Rent$1,339
Median Income$56,664
Cost of Living92/100
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$50
State Filing Fee
4.4%
State Income Tax
2.9%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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