🇺🇸 CO, United States · #56 of 538 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Denver?

24.1% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-24.1%
vs NYC
EUR 1,162
Estimated rent in
152.7
Purchasing Power
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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The numbers

Cost breakdown — Denver

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
75.9 Above average
Rent
45.3 Affordable
Groceries
83.6 Above average
Restaurants
77.0 Above average
Purchasing Power
152.7 Very strong

Estimated rent in Denver

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,162/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 872/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 2,023/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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