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Cost of living in Colorado

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 64 Colorado counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$1,137/mo
Avg. household income
$74,792/yr
Avg. home value
$398,069
Avg. monthly cost
$3,173/mo
Cheapest county
Alamosa County
$2,595/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Douglas County
$4,367/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Colorado

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
4.40%
Flat rate

Colorado has a flat state income tax rate of 4.4%.

State sales tax
2.90%
Combined sales tax
7.77%
incl. average local of 4.87%

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Rent in Colorado

The average one-bedroom rent across Colorado is $1,137/mo. Rent varies from $711/mo in Costilla County to $1,963/mo in Pitkin County.

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Cheapest places to live in Colorado

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Colorado

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Colorado

Top 10 by average household income.

All 64 counties in Colorado

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Frequently asked questions about Colorado

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Colorado?

The average cost of living in Colorado is approximately $3,173 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,595/mo in Alamosa County to $4,367/mo in Douglas County.

What is the average rent in Colorado?

The average one-bedroom rent in Colorado is $1,137 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 64 counties.

What is the average salary in Colorado?

The average household income in Colorado is $74,792 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Colorado have state income tax?

Yes, Colorado has a flat state income tax of 4.4%.

What is the sales tax in Colorado?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Colorado averages 7.77%. The state rate is 2.90% with an average local addition of 4.87%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Colorado?

The cheapest counties to live in Colorado based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Jackson County ($2,337/mo), 2. Costilla County ($2,552/mo), 3. Huerfano County ($2,564/mo), 4. Saguache County ($2,580/mo), 5. Alamosa County ($2,595/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Colorado?

The most expensive counties to live in Colorado based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Douglas County ($4,367/mo), 2. Broomfield County ($4,218/mo), 3. Elbert County ($4,208/mo), 4. Pitkin County ($4,130/mo), 5. Jefferson County ($4,102/mo).

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About this data

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

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources