Colorado vs Florida
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
6%
+3.1 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,235
+5% in Colorado
Median Home Value
$586,700
$320,700
+45% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$69,142
+19% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
71.8°F
+21.6°F in Florida
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/2 cities we track in Colorado/Florida — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.