Commerce City, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$72,896
across all roles
Cost Index
97
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,445/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Commerce City?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.77× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 97 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,923/mo, Commerce City is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
97
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,445
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,923
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$63,996
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.77×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Commerce City
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
- $11,435/mo
- $11,363/mo
- $11,267/mo
- $11,021/mo
- $10,871/mo
- $10,870/mo
- $10,735/mo
- $10,541/mo
- $10,045/mo
- $9,892/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Commerce City
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.