Cost of Living in RiNo
Street-art capital, craft brewery incubator, creative-class neighborhood
What it costs to live in RiNo
Adjust the sliders for your situation. Ranges reflect uncertainty in HOA and metro district fees, narrower is more confident.
Based on your inputs below
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$3,457 – $4,057 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $3,034 |
| Property tax | $265 |
| HOA | $0 – $400 |
| Insurance | $158 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$513 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~5 min to downtown) | $13 |
Utilities$340 | |
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| Electric & gas (Xcel Energy) | $205 |
| Water (Denver Water) | $65 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
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Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $530K–$665K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$420+/sqft
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- Among top-performing Denver neighborhoods in 2025 (alongside West Colfax, Central Park)
- Avg Days on Market
- ~67 days (Denver metro avg; RiNo-specific not available)
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.50% effective; ~79.2 mills
- Sales Tax Rate
- 9.15% combined
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Denver Water
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Xfinity, CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber, Google Fiber
- Trash & Recycling
- Denver Solid Waste Management
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $92,820
- Cost of Living Index
- 128 (Denver city-wide, 28% above national average per BestPlaces)
Common QuestionsFAQ, RiNo
What is the median home price in RiNo?
The estimated median home price in RiNo ranges from $530K to $665K as of 2025–2026, with price per square foot at $420+. The range reflects a mix of luxury new condos, converted lofts, and remaining single-family homes. RiNo ranked among Denver’s top-performing neighborhoods in 2025 alongside West Colfax and Central Park.
What is the cost of living in RiNo?
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes run ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado’s flat state income tax is 4.4%. Median household income in RiNo is $92,820.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.