Can you live in Denver with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,448, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Denver with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,448, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Denver with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,448, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Denver with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,448, you would have roughly $1,552 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Denver with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,448, you would have roughly $4,552 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Denver, United States

How much does it really cost to live in Denver? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

North America 👥 720,000 people ❄️ Cold climate Large city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 USD

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$ $1,850 1-bedroom rent / mo

85 Quality of life / 100

62 Safety / 100

88 Internet / 100

20 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,850
Food (moderate)	$550
Transport	$75
Utilities	$120
Internet	$55
Healthcare	$150
Entertainment	$300
Total (moderate)	$3,448

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Denver.

Shared accommodation	$950
Studio	$1,350
1-bedroom	$1,850
2-bedroom	$2,450
3-bedroom	$3,300

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City Scores

How Denver rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate❄️ Cold
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityWashington, D.C.
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyUSD
Time zoneAmerica/Denver

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Pros and Cons of Denver

✅ Pros

Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $2,405 per month Basic $2,785 per month Moderate $3,448 per month Comfortable $4,425 per month Premium $6,569 per month

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Can You Live in Denver on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-2,448 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-1,448 / month
$ 3,000	Tight Budget	$-448 / month
$ 5,000	Comfortable	$1,552 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,552 / month