Colorado vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
6.25%
+3.4 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,170
+10% in Colorado
Median Home Value
$586,700
$264,900
+55% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$67,043
+21% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
67.2°F
+17.0°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/8 cities we track in Colorado/Texas — 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.