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Cost of Living in Colorado

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Colorado (CO).

79.02%
Expense Difficulty
1.61%
Behind on Rent
8.61%
Uninsured
52.5%
Employed
24.78%
AI Usage
$1,502
Median Rent
47.8%
Cost-Burdened Renters
3.1%
Unemployment Rate

Colorado vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty1.4 pts better
CO: 79.02%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind7.0 pts better
CO: 1.61%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured0.9 pts worse
CO: 8.61%
US: 7.67%
Employed4.4 pts worse
CO: 52.5%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage~ average
CO: 24.78%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Colorado reflect the Mountain division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.