Cost of Living in Bennett
Small-town I-70 east corridor, affordable lots, rural character, and Front Range commuter potential
What it costs to live in Bennett
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Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$2,486 – $2,786 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $2,098 |
| Property tax | $280 |
| HOA | $0 – $100 |
| Insurance | $108 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$668 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~60 min to downtown) | $168 |
Utilities$350 | |
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| Electric & gas (CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA) · Colorado Natural Gas) | $205 |
| Water (Town of Bennett Water (Denver Basin aquifers, 2,989 acre-feet of water rights)) | $75 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
|---|---|
| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
almost all errands require a car
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $380K–$450K
- Data Year
- 2026
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.81% effective (Adams County average)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 7.25–7.75% combined (state 2.9% + Adams County 0.75% + Bennett 4.0%)
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
- Cost of Living vs National
- Housing affordable (~$400K median) but goods/services carry rural premium
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Town of Bennett Water (Denver Basin aquifers, 2,989 acre-feet of water rights)
- Electric & Gas
- CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA) · Colorado Natural Gas
- Internet Providers
- ESTech (192.5 mi fiber optic in Bennett), Comcast/Xfinity (partial coverage)
- Trash & Recycling
- Town of Bennett services
- Snow Removal
- Town of Bennett, limited to main roads
Income & Cost Context
- Cost of Living Index
- 114 (14% above national average; housing affordable but rural premium on goods/services)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- ~$918/mo full-time
Common QuestionsFAQ, Bennett
What is the median home price in Bennett?
The median home price in Bennett ranges from $380K–$450K as of 2026, making it one of the most affordable communities in the Denver metro. New construction is available in the Antelope Hills development. At roughly $400K median, Bennett is one of the cheapest entry points into the metro with DIA just 20 minutes away.
What is the cost of living in Bennett?
Bennett’s cost of living index is 114, or 14% above the national average, driven primarily by rural premiums on goods and services rather than housing. The combined sales tax rate is 7.25–7.75%. The effective property tax rate is ~0.81% (Adams County average). Housing itself is affordable at a $380K–$450K median, but day-to-day expenses carry a rural premium.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.