Cheapest Places to Live in Colorado (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Colorado? We ranked 16 Colorado cities by median home value. The cheapest is Pueblo (~$293,000); the Colorado median is $500,000.
Most affordable cities in Colorado
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo | $293,000 | $186 |
| 2 | Aurora | $407,000 | $235 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $437,000 | $220 |
| 4 | Grand Junction | $455,500 | $277 |
| 5 | Thornton | $489,000 | $244 |
| 6 | Westminster | $512,500 | $267 |
| 7 | Lakewood | $536,000 | $286 |
| 8 | Denver | $550,000 | $367 |
| 9 | Longmont | $577,000 | $277 |
| 10 | Fort Collins | $577,000 | $280 |
Most expensive cities in Colorado
The priciest Colorado markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspen | $3,150,500 | $2305 |
| 2 | Boulder | $984,000 | $614 |
| 3 | Highlands Ranch | $683,000 | $273 |
| 4 | Centennial | $617,500 | $283 |
| 5 | Littleton | $603,000 | $286 |
| 6 | Arvada | $597,000 | $280 |
| 7 | Fort Collins | $577,000 | $280 |
| 8 | Longmont | $577,000 | $277 |
| 9 | Denver | $550,000 | $367 |
| 10 | Lakewood | $536,000 | $286 |
How we rank Colorado cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
Explore all Colorado home values, estimate any home with the Home Value Estimator, or see where your budget goes furthest nationwide.
Colorado affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Colorado? +
Based on median home value, Pueblo is among the most affordable cities in Colorado, with a typical home around $293,000 — well below the Colorado median of $500,000.
What is the most expensive city in Colorado? +
By median home value, Aspen is among the priciest in Colorado, with a typical home around $3,150,500.
Is Colorado an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Colorado is about $500,000 (70% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $293,000 to $3,150,500.