Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 2.9% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 3% (151.1 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $72,863 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Denver | Washington vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 105.8 | +2.9% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 101.0 | +3.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 146.9 | +2.9% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 87.9 | +21.4% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 99.4 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 105.8 | +8.5% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Denver | $48,576 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Denver | $97,151 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Denver | $145,727 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.