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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Terre Haute, IN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Indianapolis, IN area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $173.3K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 25.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,939
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$23.3K
Per year

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

Terre Haute, IN

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$134K

Denver, CO

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

Terre Haute, IN

The Hoosier State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 59K 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: Terre Haute, IN vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 65.9%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,958
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,290
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 22.4%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,194
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$268
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 11.1%
Terre Haute, IN
$1,598
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$177
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 11.7%
Terre Haute, IN
$921
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$108
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 8.3%
Terre Haute, IN
$584
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$48.21
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.0%
Terre Haute, IN
$504
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$15.22
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Terre Haute, IN: Vigo County Income Tax$2,550/yr (1.7%)
Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)
Net difference-$2,481/yr

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$894
To$1,720
โ†‘ $826
1 Bed
From$894
To$1,840
โ†‘ $946
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,055
3 Bed
From$1,356
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,514
Terre Haute, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $880โ€“$910/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.

$6,759
Monthly in Terre Haute, IN
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,906
Difference

Home Values

Terre Haute
Denver
$134K
Median Value
$513K
โ†“ -1.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +33.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$71K - $187K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 281% more expensive than Terre Haute

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $1.8K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$146
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.2%
Rate difference

Terre Haute, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Terre Haute, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
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

Terre Haute
Denver
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
36.6%
Good Air Days
35.2%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

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

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