Colorado Springs, CO Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Colorado Springs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area run 1.0% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 99.0 on a base of 100). That puts Colorado Springs close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Colorado household — see the Colorado state report.
Other Colorado metros
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO RPP 107.0 D+
- Boulder, CO RPP 110.0 D-
Compare to similar-cost metros
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO?
The Colorado Springs, CO metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 99.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 1.0% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Colorado Springs an affordable place to live?
Colorado Springs, CO has an InflationRank score of 78/100 (grade C+), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 99.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Colorado Springs compare to other cities for cost of living?
Colorado Springs, CO has a cost-of-living index of 99.0 (U.S.=100), 1.0% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV (RPP 99.0), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (RPP 98.5).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →