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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ High Point, NC โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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You'd spend $1.9K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.1K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 25.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,925
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

High Point, NC

Population:117K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$206K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:126
Median Home:$513K

High Point, NC

The Tar Heel State

117K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 117K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: High Point, NC vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 72.2%
High Point, NC
$1,886
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,362
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 23.6%
High Point, NC
$1,182
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$279
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 14.7%
High Point, NC
$1,548
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$227
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.2%
High Point, NC
$951
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$77.88
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.0%
High Point, NC
$596
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$35.95
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 0.8%
High Point, NC
$515
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$4.29
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

High Point, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$945
To$1,720
โ†‘ $775
1 Bed
From$986
To$1,840
โ†‘ $854
2 Bed
From$1,087
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,103
3 Bed
From$1,396
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,474
High Point, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,400/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,678
Monthly in High Point, NC
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,986
Difference

Home Values

High Point
Denver
$206K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +34.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$134K - $296K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 149% more expensive than High Point

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $525
Per year
Monthly Difference
$43.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.4%
Rate difference

High Point, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

High Point, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

High Point
Denver
47 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
57.4%
Good Air Days
35.2%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between North Carolina and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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