The Most Affordable Cities in Colorado (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Pueblo

82.5

Rent: $1,117/mo · Homes: $257,900 · Income: $55,194

4.4% flat · Sales tax: 7.9%

Rent: $1,699/mo · Homes: $479,500 · Income: $83,672

4.4% flat · Sales tax: 8.2%

3

Fort Collins

121.7

Rent: $1,720/mo · Homes: $612,600 · Income: $81,199

4.4% flat · Sales tax: 7.55%

4

Aurora

127.1

Rent: $1,932/mo · Homes: $494,600 · Income: $93,837

4.4% flat · Sales tax: 8.5%

5

Denver

134.5

Rent: $1,870/mo · Homes: $636,400 · Income: $92,504

4.4% flat · Sales tax: 8.81%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.