Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Right at the national average, a family-friendly, cheaper alternative to Denver.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 100
Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
Housing: 98 vs 100
Groceries: 100 vs 100
Utilities: 99 vs 100
Transportation: 101 vs 100
Healthcare: 99 vs 100
Colorado Springs offers Pikes Peak views, military bases, and more mountain access than Denver at lower cost. Costs sit right around the national average.