Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Cost of living in Broomfield County, CO

Part of the Denver Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,218/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 75,110 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,789 42%
Federal tax $889 21%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $359 9%
Transport $250 6%
State tax $233 6%
Energy $158 4%
Water $60 1%

Rent in Broomfield County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,639
per month
1 bedroom
$1,789
per month
2 bedroom
$2,140
per month
3 bedroom
$2,794
per month
4 bedroom
$3,127
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Broomfield County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$121,025
per year
Individual earnings
$63,513
per year
Per capita
$62,948
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Broomfield County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$631,600
Annual property tax
$3,888

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Broomfield County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Broomfield County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Broomfield County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Broomfield County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.3 min
Drive alone
60.7%
Public transit
2.4%
Work from home
26.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Broomfield County

What it costs to live in Broomfield County each month.

Single person
$4,218
per month
  • Rent $1,789
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $889
  • State tax $233
Couple
$6,304
per month
  • Rent $2,140
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,651
  • State tax $444
Family
$9,114
per month
  • Rent $2,794
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,651
  • State tax $444

Frequently asked questions about Broomfield County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Broomfield County?

In Broomfield County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,789 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,140 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,794 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Broomfield County?

In Broomfield County, CO, the average household income is $121,025 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $63,513 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Broomfield County?

The estimated cost of living in Broomfield County, CO is approximately $4,218 per month for a single person, $6,304 for a couple, $9,114 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Broomfield County?

The combined sales tax rate in Broomfield County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Broomfield County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Broomfield County, CO would need approximately $4,218 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $121,025 per year ($10,085 per month). Broomfield County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Broomfield County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Broomfield County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Broomfield County?

The average home value in Broomfield County, CO is $631,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,888, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Broomfield County compare to other areas?

You can compare Broomfield County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Broomfield County is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.

Other counties in Colorado

Browse the full list of counties in Colorado, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Colorado

Compare Broomfield County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources