Cost of Living in Englewood, CO

Population 33,774 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Englewood cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $534,000, rents near $1,563 a month.

Located 7 miles north of Highlands Ranch, Englewood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Highlands Ranch's $673,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 175
Rent 119

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Englewood

The median home value in Englewood is $534,000 — 75% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,563/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,016/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Englewood has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$534,000
75% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$511,836
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
19% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,816/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 47.7%
Renter-occupied 52.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,563
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,177/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.3 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.1%
Carpooled
6.6%
Public transit
4.4%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
1.2%
Work from home
19.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$82,016
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,403
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Labor Force Participation
74.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.9%
Graduate degree 15.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 36.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
65.5%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
14
PM2.5 days
351
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Englewood, CO?

Englewood has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Englewood, CO?

The median gross rent in Englewood is $1,563 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Englewood?

The median home value in Englewood is $534,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Englewood?

The median household income in Englewood is $82,016 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Englewood, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Englewood is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Englewood, CO affordable?

Englewood is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.