Colorado Springs, Colorado
Living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is close to the national average, with a cost of living index of 100 (US = 100). Typical rent is $1,764 a month, 9% below the national figure of $1,932, and regular gas costs $3.83 a gallon versus $3.98 nationally as of November 11, 2026. Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance take about 40% of the area's $87,470 median household income.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.83
National: $3.98
Avg Rent (All)
$1,764
National: $1,932
Grocery Inflation
1.77%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.31
Combo meal
Electricity
17.17¢
per kWh · ~$155/mo
Car Insurance
$223/mo
$2,680/yr
Median Household Income
$87,470
40.1% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$0.97 in 2000 → $2.32 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$2.79 in 2000 → $4.10 BLS avg
$3.69 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Ground Beef (lb)
$1.48 in 2000 → $6.75 BLS avg
$6.49 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Bread (loaf)
$0.91 in 2000 → $1.86 BLS avg
$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$1.06 in 2000 → $2.03 BLS avg
$4.89 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Butter (lb)
$3.98 BLS avg
$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Bacon (lb)
$2.75 in 2000 → $6.69 BLS avg
$5.72 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$3.84 in 2000 → $6.13 BLS avg
$4.00 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Pasta (lb)
$0.88 in 2000 → $1.38 BLS avg
$1.67 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Rice (5 lb)
$2.50 in 2000 → $5.50 BLS avg
$4.72 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Coffee (12 oz)
$2.65 in 2000 → $6.94 BLS avg
$9.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.37 estimate
Potatoes (5 lb)
$1.96 in 2000 → $4.95 BLS avg
$2.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Apples (3 lb)
$4.90 estimate
$3.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Tomatoes (lb)
$1.44 in 2000 → $2.08 BLS avg
$1.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Lettuce (head)
$0.75 in 2000 → $1.96 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.71 estimate
$3.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.21 estimate
$5.29 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Cereal (family size)
$6.46 estimate
$5.00 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
Frozen Pizza
$8.10 estimate
$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026)
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $0.97 | $1.21 | $1.79 | $2.11 | $1.46 | $1.93 | $2.32 | +137.9% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.69 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $2.79 | $3.30 | $3.24 | $3.76 | $3.25 | $3.79 | $4.10 | +47.3% |
| Ground Beef (lb)$6.49 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $1.48 | $2.19 | $2.28 | $4.24 | $3.89 | $4.55 | $6.75 | +355.5% |
| Bread (loaf)$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $0.91 | $1.00 | $1.36 | $1.48 | $1.35 | $1.55 | $1.86 | +105.2% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$4.89 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $1.06 | $1.03 | $1.26 | $1.55 | $1.41 | $1.62 | $2.03 | +91.3% |
| Butter (lb)$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | $3.86 | $3.67 | $3.98 | -4.2% since 2018 |
| Bacon (lb)$5.72 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $2.75 | $3.37 | $3.63 | $5.59 | $5.50 | $7.22 | $6.69 | +143.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb)$4.00 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $3.84 | $4.21 | $4.72 | $5.40 | $5.20 | $5.32 | $6.13 | +59.6% |
| Pasta (lb)$1.67 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $0.88 | $0.94 | $1.15 | $1.26 | $1.23 | $1.12 | $1.38 | +57.1% |
| Rice (5 lb)$4.72 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $2.50 | $2.98 | $3.77 | $3.46 | $3.58 | $4.16 | $5.50 | +120.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz)$9.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $2.65 | $2.29 | $2.86 | $3.55 | $3.13 | $3.85 | $6.94 | +161.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortageLocal estimate | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $5.37 | +44.4% since 2022 |
| Potatoes (5 lb)$2.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $1.96 | $2.29 | $2.81 | $3.34 | $4.01 | $3.96 | $4.95 | +152.6% |
| Apples (3 lb)Local estimate$3.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $4.90 | +12.1% since 2022 |
| Tomatoes (lb)$1.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | $1.44 | $1.66 | $1.84 | $2.09 | $2.22 | $1.89 | $2.08 | +44.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | $0.75 | $0.82 | $0.90 | $1.17 | $1.34 | — | $1.96 | +162.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz)Local estimate$3.79 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.33 | $7.71 | +44.7% since 2022 |
| Yogurt (32 oz)Local estimate$5.29 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.33 | $5.21 | +20.3% since 2022 |
| Cereal (family size)Local estimate$5.00 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.80 | $6.46 | +34.6% since 2022 |
| Frozen PizzaLocal estimate$4.99 @ King Soopers - Academy and Austin Bluffs (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.01 | $8.10 | +34.8% since 2022 |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.31
Casual Dining
$27.56
Monthly Spend
$437.37
+4.98% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.87
$14.31
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.02
$15.45
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $10.73
$16.03
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.82
$6.70
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Looking for an Apartment in Colorado Springs?
Average 1BR: $1,446/mo · 2BR: $2,082/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
309k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,298
$67k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$87k
household median
Employment by Sector — Colorado Springs
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$104k/yr
~$49k/yr
~$59k/yr
~$29k/yr
~$84k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 08041
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$1,995/wk · $104k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$567/wk · $29k/yr
Colorado Springs Cost of Living FAQ
Is Colorado Springs, CO expensive to live in?
Colorado Springs has a cost of living index of 100, where 100 is the US average, so it is close to average. It is the most affordable of the 8 Colorado cities we track.
What is the average rent in Colorado Springs, CO?
Typical rent in Colorado Springs is $1,764 a month for all home types as of September 2026, 9% below the national figure of $1,932. One bedroom units average about $1,446 and two bedrooms about $2,082. Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index for the metro area.
Is rent going up in Colorado Springs?
Rent in Colorado Springs rose 2.9% over the past year, about in line with the 2.7% change nationally.
How much is gas in Colorado Springs?
Regular unleaded costs about $3.83 a gallon in Colorado Springs as of November 11, 2026, based on the AAA average for Colorado. That is 4% below the national average of $3.98.
How much is electricity in Colorado Springs?
Homes in Colorado pay an average of 17.2 cents per kWh (EIA), versus 18.4 cents nationally. At 900 kWh a month, a typical bill in Colorado Springs is about $155.
How much is car insurance in Colorado Springs?
Full coverage car insurance averages $2,680 a year in Colorado, or about $223 a month (Bankrate and NAIC state average), compared with $2,150 a year nationally.
How much do you need to live in Colorado Springs?
Median household income in the Colorado Springs area is $87,470 (Census ACS 2023, county level). Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance add up to about $35,109 a year, or 40% of that income. Groceries are counted at $7,112 a year, the average household spend on food at home in the region (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
Rent in Colorado Springs is 10% below the $1,960 average across the 8 Colorado cities we track, and its cost of living index of 100 compares with a state average of 113.
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