Centennial, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$72,896
across all roles
Cost Index
111
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,654/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Centennial?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.54× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 111 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,559/mo, Centennial is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
111
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,654
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,559
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$63,996
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.54×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Centennial
By gross annual salary
- $229,257
- $228,088
- $226,497
- $222,461
- $219,996
- $219,983
- $217,752
- $214,562
- $206,419
- $203,895
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,071/mo
- $10,999/mo
- $10,903/mo
- $10,657/mo
- $10,507/mo
- $10,506/mo
- $10,371/mo
- $10,177/mo
- $9,681/mo
- $9,528/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Centennial
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.