Cost of Living in Parker
DTC/tech workers & "hometown feel" active lifestyle
What it costs to live in Parker
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$4,054 – $4,514 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $3,464 |
| Property tax | $367 |
| HOA | $40 – $300 |
| Insurance | $183 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$609 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~39 min to downtown) | $109 |
Utilities$360 | |
|---|---|
| Electric & gas (CORE Electric Cooperative (electric); Xcel Energy (gas)) | $205 |
| Water (Parker Water & Sanitation District (primary); Cottonwood Water & Sanitation (north area)) | $85 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
|---|---|
| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
car-dependent
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $655K–$710K
- Data Year
- 2026
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.64% effective (Douglas County)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 7.0%–8.0% (state 2.9% + county 1% + town 3.0% + special 0.1%–1.1%)
- Vehicle Registration
- Standard Colorado
- State Income Tax Impact
- 4.4% flat
- Cost of Living vs National
- ~44% above national average
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Parker Water & Sanitation District (primary); Cottonwood Water & Sanitation (north area)
- Electric & Gas
- CORE Electric Cooperative (electric); Xcel Energy (gas)
- Internet Providers
- Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gbps), Comcast/Xfinity, CenturyLink
- Trash & Recycling
- Waste Connections / Republic Services
- Snow Removal
- Town of Parker public roads
Income & Cost Context
- Cost of Living Index
- 143.6 (national avg = 100)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- $1,200–$1,600
Common QuestionsFAQ, Parker
What is the median home price in Parker?
As of 2026, the median home price in Parker is approximately $655K–$710K, with Zillow reporting around $706K. Parker’s pricing reflects its Douglas County location, strong schools, and proximity to the DTC employment corridor.
What is the cost of living in Parker?
Parker’s cost of living index is approximately 143.6 (national average = 100), or about 44% above the national average. The effective property tax rate is roughly 0.64% (Douglas County). Sales tax ranges from 7.0% to 8.0% depending on special districts. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.