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Financial Profile: Colorado

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Colorado residents.

Colorado at a Glance

Avg Salary
$68,000
Cost of Living
105
Top Tax Rate
4.4%
Adjusted Income
$64,761
Monthly Take-Home
$4,417
Max Rent (30%)
$1,700

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $68,000/yr in Colorado with typical expenses.

PPI
53
C+
FPI
25
F
LRS
53
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Colorado: Financial Overview

Colorado has a flat 4.4% income tax rate. Some cities levy additional local taxes.

  • Flat tax rate
  • Strong job market
  • High quality of life

Major Cities

Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Boulder

With a cost of living index of 105 (above the national average of 100), expenses are higher in Colorado. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of only $57,142 in an average-cost area.

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