HEAD TO HEAD
Colorado Springs vs Denver
Colorado Springs leads Denver on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Colorado Springs, CO
wins 3 of 5 factors
Denver, CO
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Colorado Springs | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 77 ◆ | 69 |
| Affordable to rent | 67 ◆ | 62 |
| Climate comfort | 36 | 45 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 73 ◆ | 67 |
| Big-city amenities | 81 | 96 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Colorado Springs | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $457K | $573K |
| Typical rent | $1,767/mo | $1,910/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.4°C | 9.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.03 kWh/m²/day | 4.85 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #80 | #19 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.