Moving from Denver to Colorado Springs?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Denver lifestyle in Colorado Springs, you'd need to earn:
$70,802/year
▼ $4,198 less than you make now
| Category | Denver | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,802 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,190 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,390 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,027 |
| State Tax | -$3,300 | -$3,115 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,849 | $55,080 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.8% in Colorado Springs
- Housing is -20.9% in Colorado Springs
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~63 miles
DIY Truck
$800
Container
$1,650
Full-Service
$2,500
Salary Equivalents: Denver to Colorado Springs
| Your Denver Salary | Colorado Springs Equivalent | Difference | Colorado Springs Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,964 | -$2,036 | $30,872 |
| $50,000 | $47,475 | -$2,525 | $38,096 |
| $60,000 | $56,985 | -$3,015 | $45,319 |
| $75,000 | $70,802 | -$4,198 | $55,080 |
| $100,000 | $94,609 | -$5,391 | $70,781 |
| $150,000 | $141,982 | -$8,018 | $101,550 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Denver and Colorado Springs Compare
Housing (21% cheaper in Colorado Springs)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs rents for $1,320/month compared to $1,600/month in Denver. Median home prices: $475,000 in Colorado Springs vs $570,000 in Denver.
Taxes
Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Colorado Springs's overall cost of living is 4.8% lower than Denver, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Denver: 105.8, Colorado Springs: 100.7.
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