Colorado Springs, Colorado
In Colorado Springs, Colorado, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.85 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.21 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,694, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Colorado Springs's cost-of-living index of 100 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.85
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,694
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.31
Combo meal
Electricity
16.44¢
per kWh · ~$148/mo
Car Insurance
$223/mo
$2,680/yr
Median Household Income
$87,470
30.9% 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
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.13 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.95 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.11 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.97 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.17 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.32 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.37 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.35 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.90 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.69 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.36 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.71 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.21 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.46 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.10 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.07 | $5.13 | +26.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.43 | $7.95 | +23.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.86 | $7.11 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.47 | $1.97 | +34.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.24 | $5.17 | +21.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.24 | $11.32 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $5.37 | +44.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.84 | $4.35 | +13.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.37 | $4.90 | +12.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.16 | $2.69 | +24.5% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.80 | $2.36 | +31.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.33 | $7.71 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.33 | $5.21 | +20.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.80 | $6.46 | +34.6% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.01 | $8.10 | +34.8% |
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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Average 1BR: $1,389/mo · 2BR: $1,999/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
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