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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Niagara Falls, NY โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.0K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 30.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,251
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.0K
Per year

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

Niagara Falls, NY

Population:48K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$124K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:130
Median Home:$513K

Niagara Falls, NY

The Empire State

48K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 48K 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: Niagara Falls, NY vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 89.3%
Niagara Falls, NY
$1,716
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,532
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.5%
Niagara Falls, NY
$1,606
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$168
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 18.1%
Niagara Falls, NY
$535
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$97.03
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 3.7%
Niagara Falls, NY
$1,409
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$52.24
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 10.0%
Niagara Falls, NY
$472
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$47.32
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.5%
Niagara Falls, NY
$985
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$44.69
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Niagara Falls, NY 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$980
To$1,720
โ†‘ $740
1 Bed
From$1,011
To$1,840
โ†‘ $829
2 Bed
From$1,192
To$2,190
โ†‘ $998
3 Bed
From$1,455
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,415
Niagara Falls, NYZIP-level data

1BR range: $910โ€“$1,040/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.

$6,723
Monthly in Niagara Falls, NY
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,942
Difference

Home Values

Niagara Falls
Denver
$124K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +5.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +52.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$102K - $195K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 313% more expensive than Niagara Falls

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$245
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.0%
Rate difference

Niagara Falls, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

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

Niagara Falls, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

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

Niagara Falls
Denver
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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