Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 7.9% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 6% (155.6 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $69,499 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Denver | Miami vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 105.8 | +7.9% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 101.0 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 146.9 | +5.9% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 87.9 | +10.7% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 99.4 | +9.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 105.8 | +0.7% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Denver | $46,333 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Denver | $92,665 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Denver | $138,998 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.