Living Here
Cost of Living
Stunning Views, Surprising Value
Expect awe-inspiring views, not jaw-dropping prices when comes to the cost of living in Colorado Springs. Prices for home, rentals, utilities and other quality of life components are competitive and, in some cases, lower than national averages. Paired with high-quality job growth, the region’s affordability offers the financial freedom to enjoy an ideally crafted lifestyle. Spend more time and less money on the things that matter when you live in Colorado Springs.
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| Huntsville AL | San Antonio TX | Omaha NE | Fort Worth TX | National Average | Salt Lake City UT | Phoenix AZ | Colorado Springs CO | Dallas TX | Chicago IL | Los Angeles-Long Beach CA | Seattle WA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite (100%) | 90.9 | 93 | 94.3 | 94.6 | 100 | 101.9 | 102.1 | 104.4 | 106.6 | 124.2 | 147.7 | 155.9 |
| Grocery (14.16%) | 97 | 89.5 | 98.4 | 98.2 | 100 | 99.8 | 97.5 | 97.9 | 99.4 | 106.3 | 113.1 | 128.3 |
| Housing (27.87%) | 70 | 89.7 | 88.2 | 81.1 | 100 | 105.9 | 112.4 | 108.8 | 113.8 | 163.6 | 229.4 | 229.6 |
| Utilities (9.30%) | 95.3 | 88.8 | 95.5 | 107.7 | 100 | 90.1 | 106.2 | 98.5 | 108.2 | 92.2 | 107.8 | 108.9 |
| Transportation (8.87%) | 94.8 | 91 | 96.9 | 86.8 | 100 | 110.5 | 105 | 107.1 | 91.6 | 114.7 | 134.1 | 140.7 |
| Health (4.69%) | 95.3 | 86.6 | 94.9 | 97.1 | 100 | 98.5 | 89.6 | 104.2 | 113.7 | 98.6 | 110.3 | 126.5 |
| Miscellaneous (35.11%) | 102.4 | 99.6 | 96.3 | 101.9 | 100 | 100.9 | 95.6 | 104.5 | 106.2 | 114.3 | 115.9 | 128.8 |
| Source: C2ER 2021 Q1 data release |