Cheapest Cities in Colorado (2026) — Cost of Living Rankings

Why Greeley ranks #2: the numbers tell a clear story. And in most cases, at 102 on the cost index, residents save roughly 10% less than the typical American. Rent sits at $1,442/month while the median household pulls in $68,650/year. The Utilities category is particularly strong at 94, though Housing (106) lags behind. Home prices average $418,757 — $48,613 below the national median.

Colorado Springs earns its position at #3 through a combination that's hard to replicate. The 107 cost index sits 5 points below the national baseline, and the $83,198 median income means purchasing power here is genuinely above average. Homes list at $446,132 — $21,238 below the national median — a genuine ownership opportunity. On the cost side, Utilities leads the way at 98, while Housing trails at 118.

What does daily life actually cost in Aurora? Start with the 24% rent-to-income ratio — that's the kind of margin that lets people build savings. On the category level, Utilities (index 99) is where the real savings show up, while Housing (index 120) is the line item most likely to surprise newcomers. Income at $84,320 and homes at $458,953 round out a profile that ranks #4 for clear reasons.

In plain English: Here's Westminster by the numbers — and there's a lot to like. Cost index: 112. Rent: $1,788/month. Income: $96,145/year. Home price: $520,025. Population: 114,875. The strongest category is Utilities at 103; the most expensive is Housing at 131. Translate that rent to annual numbers, and residents are saving renters $1,284 per year vs. the national median. That adds up much faster than people realize.