City Intelligence
Denver, CO
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Denver.
COL Index
128
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,900
Home price
$575,000
Population
727,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Denver.
Affordability
21/100
Weak
21
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
48/100
Moderate
48
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Denver
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $203,340 | 90 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $203,340 | 90 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $203,340 | 90 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $177,380 | 81 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $181,580 | 82 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $181,580 | 82 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $137,610 | 68 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $112,520 | 60 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $136,100 | 68 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Denver has the local purchasing power of approximately $78,100 in a national-average city.