Colorado Springs, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$67,800
across all roles
Cost Index
93
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,430/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Colorado Springs?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.65× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 93 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,620/mo, Colorado Springs is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
93
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,430
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,620
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$59,522
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.65×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Colorado Springs
By gross annual salary
- $213,232
- $212,144
- $210,664
- $206,911
- $204,617
- $204,606
- $202,531
- $199,564
- $191,990
- $189,642
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,467/mo
- $10,400/mo
- $10,310/mo
- $10,082/mo
- $9,943/mo
- $9,942/mo
- $9,816/mo
- $9,635/mo
- $9,174/mo
- $9,032/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Colorado Springs
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.