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Cost of Living

Colorado Springs always ranks high in best places to live.  The cost of living in Colorado Springs is impacted greatly by housing and is currently 104.5 according to the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. An amount below 100 means Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive.  The cost of living for grocery, health, utilities, transportation, and miscellaneous (includes clothing, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) are below the 100 average for the United States.  Housing is currently at 124.5 and pushes all categories above the 100 average seen above.

Cost of Living Colorado Springs, CO by Expense Category

Category Compared to national average
CategoryEnergy Compared to national average
-17.2%
CategoryFood Compared to national average
+ 0.3%
CategoryHealthcare Compared to national average
+ 17.6%
CategoryHousing Compared to national average
+ 0.6%
CategoryTransportation Compared to national average
+ 15.6%