Denver, Colorado
In Denver, 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 $1,844, 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. Denver's cost-of-living index of 115 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.85
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,844
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.50
Combo meal
Electricity
16.44¢
per kWh · ~$148/mo
Car Insurance
$223/mo
$2,680/yr
Median Household Income
$91,681
31.5% goes to essentials
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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
$4.99 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS)
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$3.29 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.49 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$5.49 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS)
Butter (lb)
$5.62 BLS avg
$6.99 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS)
Bacon (lb)
$8.71 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.41 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.59 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.64 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.82 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.87 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.48 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.18 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.52 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.35 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.70 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.93 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.38 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$4.99 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.29 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.49 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$5.49 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$6.99 @ King Soopers - Union Station (KINGSOOPERS) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.46 | $5.62 | +26.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.11 | $8.71 | +22.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.16 | $7.41 | +20.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.56 | $2.04 | +30.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.64 | $5.59 | +20.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.75 | $12.64 | +44.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.07 | $5.82 | +43.0% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.20 | $4.87 | +16.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.73 | $5.48 | +15.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.45 | $3.18 | +29.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.97 | $2.52 | +27.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.78 | $8.35 | +44.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $5.70 | +25.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.20 | $6.93 | +33.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.71 | $9.38 | +39.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.50
Casual Dining
$31.60
Monthly Spend
$525.7
+3.97% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.38
$15.13
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.59
$16.34
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.35
$16.95
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $5.63
$7.82
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Average 1BR: $1,512/mo · 2BR: $2,176/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
565k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,958
$102k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$92k
household median
Employment by Sector — Denver
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$134k/yr
~$94k/yr
~$70k/yr
~$49k/yr
~$147k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 08031
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,831/wk · $147k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$936/wk · $49k/yr
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