Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 6.4% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 1% (148.6 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $70,482 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Denver | New York vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 105.8 | +6.4% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 101.0 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 146.9 | +1.2% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 87.9 | +44.6% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.4 | +6.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 105.8 | +7.3% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Denver | $46,988 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Denver | $93,976 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Denver | $140,964 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.