Denver ranks 11th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,713 a month in essentials, 25% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,487 covers that 1.7×. 104.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 9.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Jul 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,674 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $2,030 |
| Groceries | $297 |
| Dining out | $435 |
| Utilities | $219 |
| Local transport | $88 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,713 |
| Avg net salary | $4,487 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,646 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,232 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Denver, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $90.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.96 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $7.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.85 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.99 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $7.31 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.25 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.00 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $16.89 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.10 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.36 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.83 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.92 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.50 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.75 |
| Monthly transit pass | $88.00 |
| Taxi start | $3.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.75 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.01 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $152.90 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $66.33 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $72.22 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $71.08 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Denver has 104.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 6th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Denver runs 3 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.6°C | -4.7°C | 62% | 47% | 23 mm |
| Feb | 0.1°C | -4.1°C | 59% | 43% | 34 mm |
| Mar | 5°C | 1.3°C | 55% | 48% | 53 mm |
| Apr | 9.3°C | 5.9°C | 51% | 49% | 57 mm |
| May | 13.8°C | 11.6°C | 60% | 55% | 107 mm |
| Jun | 21.1°C | 20°C | 51% | 46% | 50 mm |
| Jul | 23.8°C | 23.4°C | 49% | 43% | 39 mm |
| Aug | 22.9°C | 22.1°C | 48% | 41% | 33 mm |
| Sep | 19.5°C | 17.5°C | 45% | 33% | 25 mm |
| Oct | 11.4°C | 8.1°C | 50% | 36% | 31 mm |
| Nov | 4.7°C | 0.7°C | 55% | 37% | 32 mm |
| Dec | 0.7°C | -3.6°C | 56% | 40% | 19 mm |
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