Cost of Living in Northglenn, CO

With a cost of living index of 127, Northglenn, CO is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 27% more expensive than the national average and 13% above the Colorado state average of 114. With a population of 37,953, Northglenn is a mid-sized community that balances access to services with a more manageable cost of living compared to larger metros.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Northglenn's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,778 (35% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $440,900 (45% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Northglenn is $79,530, which is 6% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.