Cost of Living

Denver, United States

Live cost-of-living data for Denver — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
61/ 10039% cheaper than New York
+4% rent since Jul 2026
$4,700/mo
Median Income
45/100
Safety
22%
Income Tax
semi-arid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,722/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,350/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,827/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$4.64/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.5/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$88/month
One-Way Ticket$2.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$172/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$149/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
Education
62/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$650/month
International Primary School (yearly)$14,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$500/course
Entertainment
62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$16.84/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
65/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

150 Mbps
Internet Speed
$275
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
61/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, LoDo, RiNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver cheap to live in?

Denver has a cost of living index of 61/100, where New York = 100. It is 39% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $2,180–$3,052 per month.

How much does rent cost in Denver?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Denver costs approximately $1,722/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,350/month.

Is Denver good for digital nomads?

Denver has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 150 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $275/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Denver?

The median net monthly salary in Denver is approximately $4,700 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Denver compare to New York for cost of living?

Denver (cost index 61) is 39% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $975/month by moving from New York to Denver.

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