Cost of living in Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs, United States, a single person typically needs around $2213 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4971 monthly.

How expensive is Colorado Springs compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Colorado Springs is 55% more expensive overall.

How does Colorado Springs compare to your city?

Colorado Springs is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Colorado Springs is, on average, 47% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Colorado Springs?

Who is Colorado Springs a good fit for?

Colorado Springs tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Colorado Springs so expensive?

The high cost of living is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Colorado Springs?

Yes, food costs are about 20% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Colorado Springs?

No, public transport is 41% higher than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2213 $
Without Rent
819 $
Rent & Utilities
1394 $
Food
570 $
Transport
105 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4161 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
479.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.3 $
Dinner 65.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.34 $
Capuccino 6.08 $
Coke, 330ml 3 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.75 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.36 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.28 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.99 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.61 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.17 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.71 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.36 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.05 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.14 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.18 $
Cigarette pack 10.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.89 $
Monthly Pass 64.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 97.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.02 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.92 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.45 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.55 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 114 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 176 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 81.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,152 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,753 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,384 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,184 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,336 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,322 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,161 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.65%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.4 $
Haircut 16.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,664 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,475 $

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Colorado Springs vs George Town (George Town is 65% more expensive)
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Colorado Springs vs Nassau (Nassau is 24% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Freeport (Freeport is 1% less expensive)
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Colorado Springs vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 6% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Luganville (Luganville is 38% more expensive)
United States
Colorado Springs vs New York City (New York City is 83% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 44% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Chicago (Chicago is 21% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Houston (Houston is 2% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 7% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 15% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 1% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Diego (San Diego is 51% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Dallas (Dallas is 15% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Jose (San Jose is 66% more expensive)
Canada
Colorado Springs vs Toronto (Toronto is 16% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Montreal (Montreal is 12% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Calgary (Calgary is 3% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 1% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 19% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 21% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 12% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 20% more expensive) Colorado Springs vs Brampton (Brampton is 4% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% less expensive)
Barbados
Colorado Springs vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 39% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Holetown (Holetown is 37% less expensive)
Panama
Colorado Springs vs Panama City (Panama City is 37% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Colon (Colon is 47% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 52% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 57% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Balboa (Balboa is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Pacora (Pacora is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Chitre (Chitre is 51% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Penonome (Penonome is 50% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Colorado Springs vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Cayon (Cayon is 44% less expensive)
Cuba
Colorado Springs vs Havana (Havana is 54% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 36% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Holguin (Holguin is 42% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 31% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 52% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 47% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 30% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 30% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 50% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Colorado Springs vs San Jose (San Jose is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Limon (Limon is 46% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 42% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Cartago (Cartago is 57% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Heredia (Heredia is 44% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 24% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 41% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Colorado Springs vs Castries (Castries is 48% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 46% less expensive)
Jamaica
Colorado Springs vs Kingston (Kingston is 40% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 65% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 54% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 47% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs May Pen (May Pen is 63% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 56% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 62% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Linstead (Linstead is 53% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 49% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 48% less expensive)
El Salvador
Colorado Springs vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 46% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 68% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 47% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 51% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 48% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Apopa (Apopa is 48% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 46% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 34% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 51% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 60% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Colorado Springs vs St. John's (St. John's is 51% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs All Saints (All Saints is 51% less expensive)
Grenada
Colorado Springs vs St. George's (St. George's is 52% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Grenville (Grenville is 52% less expensive)
Dominica
Colorado Springs vs Roseau (Roseau is 55% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 49% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Colorado Springs vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 56% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 55% less expensive)
Belize
Colorado Springs vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 51% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 40% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 29% less expensive)
Guatemala
Colorado Springs vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 55% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Coban (Coban is 59% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 61% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Colorado Springs vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 63% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 53% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 71% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 60% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 61% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 68% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 67% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Yoro (Yoro is 67% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs La Lima (La Lima is 61% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Colorado Springs vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 64% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 53% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 62% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 72% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Colorado Springs vs Managua (Managua is 65% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Masaya (Masaya is 68% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Granada (Granada is 69% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Colorado Springs vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 60% less expensive)