Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Mountains and sunshine without Denver or Boulder rent, if you look beyond the Front Range core.
1. Pueblo: Best value overall
2. Greeley: Best for jobs
3. Colorado Springs: Best big-city value
4. Aurora: Best Denver-area value
5. Thornton: Best northern suburb
6. Westminster: Best between two cities
7. Grand Junction: Best Western Slope value
8. Loveland: Best small city
Colorado prices have climbed fast, but value still exists outside the priciest Front Range corridors. You keep the mountains, sunshine, and outdoor access while paying noticeably less. Here are the 8 cheapest places to live in Colorado that still offer jobs and lifestyle, ranked by value.