According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Colorado’s average cost of living is 30% below east and west coast cities.
| Cost of living | Colorado |
United States |
| Overall | 112 | 100 |
| Grocery | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99 | 100 |
Cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Colorado is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Colorado is more expensive. Overall, the cost of living in Colorado is 112..
Colorado is the least expensive state for electricity, natural gas and other forms of energy (Nerd Wallet, 2015)