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Colorado

Salary#7
$58,210
vs national
+$7,624
Tax Burden#32
18.24%
vs national
+0.26%
Cost of Living#13
103.1
vs national
+5.8
Mortgage Rate#6
6.23%
vs national
-0.00%
Rent#6
$1,822
vs national
+$452

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Sources: Salary — BLS OEWS (May 2024) · Tax Burden — IRS + State DOR (TY2024) · Cost of Living — BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · Mortgage Rate — Freddie Mac PMMS (Week of 2026-04-23) · Rent — Census ACS B25064 (ACS 2024 1-year). Share this comparison by copying the URL.