Denver, United States of America

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Cost of living in Denver

Real monthly costs in Denver, United States of America — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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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.

Essentials / mo$2,713rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women104.2ages 20–39, county level
Avg net salary$4,487monthly, after tax
Safety score52/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly 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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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

ItemUSD
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.

Air qualityPM2.5 9.5µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month24°CJul
Coolest month-1°CJan
Wettest month107 mmMay
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan-0.6°C-4.7°C62%47%23 mm
Feb0.1°C-4.1°C59%43%34 mm
Mar5°C1.3°C55%48%53 mm
Apr9.3°C5.9°C51%49%57 mm
May13.8°C11.6°C60%55%107 mm
Jun21.1°C20°C51%46%50 mm
Jul23.8°C23.4°C49%43%39 mm
Aug22.9°C22.1°C48%41%33 mm
Sep19.5°C17.5°C45%33%25 mm
Oct11.4°C8.1°C50%36%31 mm
Nov4.7°C0.7°C55%37%32 mm
Dec0.7°C-3.6°C56%40%19 mm

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