Cost of Living in Denver
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Denver, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Denver is below the New York City baseline (composite index 68 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)60
Groceries index82
Dining out index78
Transport index58
Utilities index62
Median annual salary$70,000
Minimum wage$14.81/hr
State income tax rate4.40%
Est. monthly childcare$1,400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$470
YoY inflation3.0%
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