Rent vs Buy in Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO Assumptions

Home Purchase
Ongoing Costs
Rental
Growth
Tax
Projection

Buy Net Worth

Rent Net Worth

Break-Even

Verdict

Net Worth Over Time — Colorado Springs, CO

Year-by-Year Comparison

Year-by-year rent vs buy comparison for Colorado Springs, CO
Year Buy
Net Worth
Rent
Net Worth
Difference Monthly
Buy Cost
Monthly
Rent

Cities & Towns in Colorado Springs, CO

This calculator's defaults reflect the broader Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area, including:

  • Colorado Springs
  • Manitou Springs
  • Fountain
  • Monument
  • Woodland Park
  • Black Forest
  • Falcon
  • Security-Widefield

Region: West. Housing cost-of-living index: 115 (national avg = 100). Composite cost-of-living: 105.

About this Colorado Springs, CO estimate

The default home price and rent come from the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area's housing cost-of-living index applied to national 2025 medians ($420,000 home, $1,850/mo rent for a typical 2-3 BR). The property tax rate is the average effective rate for Colorado per the Tax Foundation. These are starting points — adjust to match your specific listing, neighborhood, and tax bill.