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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Pooler, GA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL 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 area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 30.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,253
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.0K
Per year

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

Pooler, GA

Population:30K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$343K

Denver, CO

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

Pooler, GA

The Peach State

30K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 30K 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: Pooler, GA vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 81.6%
Pooler, GA
$1,789
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,459
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 21.4%
Pooler, GA
$1,461
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$313
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 26.5%
Pooler, GA
$1,156
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$306
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 16.9%
Pooler, GA
$541
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$91.23
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 6.4%
Pooler, GA
$967
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$62.34
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 4.6%
Pooler, GA
$544
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$25.18
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Pooler, GA 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$1,308
To$1,720
โ†‘ $412
1 Bed
From$1,377
To$1,840
โ†‘ $463
2 Bed
From$1,507
To$2,190
โ†‘ $683
3 Bed
From$2,004
To$2,870
โ†‘ $866
Pooler, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,800โ€“$1,800/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.

$6,458
Monthly in Pooler, GA
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,207
Difference

Home Values

Pooler
Denver
$343K
Median Value
$513K
โ†“ -3.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +42.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$343K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 49% more expensive than Pooler

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $1.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$154
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.2%
Rate difference

Pooler, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

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

Pooler, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Pooler
Denver
50 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
51.9%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
36 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+2.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
36 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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