Cost of living comparison
compared to
Colorado Springs vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Colorado Springs is 5.1% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.6% more in Colorado Springs
- Groceries
-
pay 0.8% less in Colorado Springs
- Transportation
-
pay 4.5% less in Colorado Springs
- Housing
-
pay 14.2% more in Colorado Springs
- Childcare
-
pay 6.6% more in Colorado Springs
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.4% more in Colorado Springs
- Clothing
-
pay 1.1% less in Colorado Springs
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and childcare in Colorado Springs are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Colorado Springs instead of United States, you would:
pay 9.6% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$3.25
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.38
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of restaurants
pay 0.8% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$3.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$7.07
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$3.82
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$5.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$6.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.04
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.71
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$1.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.16
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.16
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of groceries
pay 4.5% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$3.08
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
$63.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$36,029.12
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$14.90
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of transportation
pay 14.2% more for housing
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$98.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,745.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,583.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$146.62
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of housing
pay 6.6% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,493.33
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$24,500.00
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of childcare
pay 11.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$6.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$6.25
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$10.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$60.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$15.00
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 1.1% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Colorado Springs
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$58.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$37.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$88.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$103.00
|
|
United States vs. Colorado Springs - Cost of clothing
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