How expensive is Colorado Springs compared to the rest of United States?

Colorado Springs ranks #80 out of 577 cities globally. It is 3.3% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 38.5 and local purchasing power is 142.5.

What is the average rent in Colorado Springs?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs city centre costs approximately USD 1,731 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,533 (saving 11%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,700.

Is Colorado Springs affordable to live in?

Colorado Springs is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 CO, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Colorado Springs

3.3% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #80 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 86.1% van de steden wereldwijd

-3.3%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-6.8%

Huur

-1.1%

Boodschappen

-1.2%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Colorado Springs

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,731/mo	USD 1,533/mo	11%
3-Kamer	USD 2,700/mo	USD 2,412/mo	11%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Colorado Springs

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.57	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$4.14	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.42	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.40	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$12.60	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$10.63	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.91	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.98	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.70	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.24	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$18.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.57

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$4.14

Bread (500g)

$2.42

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.40

Chicken (1kg)

$12.60

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$10.63

Eggs (12)

$4.91

Milk (1L)

$0.98

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.70

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.24

Wine (mid-range)

$18.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.03	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$19.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$88.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.50

Cappuccino

$5.03

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$19.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$88.50

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$107.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$41.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$87.00	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$42.38	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$107.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$41.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$87.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$42.38

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.25	2 sources
Gym membership	$51.59	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.25

Gym membership

$51.59

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.86	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.70	1 source
Monthly pass	$67.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.86

Taxi start

$3.70

Monthly pass

$67.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$200.29	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$200.29

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

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Colorado Springs has a cost of living index of 55.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

55.8

Index

Sources

5.8

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

57.5

Expatistan

52.0

LivingCost

57.8

ShouldIMove price index

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-3.3% Average

Huur

-6.8% Average

Boodschappen

-1.1% Average

Restaurants

-2.7% Average

Koopkracht

-1.2% Average

Wonen in Colorado Springs: Wat te Verwachten

Colorado Springs is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #80 van 577 steden). 3.3% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Colorado Springs

Huurprijzen in Colorado Springs

Prices of Goods & Services in Colorado Springs

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

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