Denver has a reputation for being less affordable than many other metros, but it's not as bad as cities on the coasts, according to a recent cost of living analysis.
Move.org recently analyzed data from the 75 largest cities in the U.S. to see which had the most affordable cost of living and which ones are San Francisco.
Denver came in at No. 20 on the list, with average monthly expenses of $1,869.97.
Those monthly averages break down as follows:
- Rent for a one-bedroom apartment
- Utilities (electricity, water, etc.)
- Internet
- Gasoline
- Food (groceries plus occasional restaurant meals).
El Paso, Texas, came in as the most affordable, with monthly expenses setting residents back $1,182.96 on average. At the other extreme, the city by the bay, San Francisco, boasts the highest cost of living: $4,210.60 on average per month. The bulk of that goes to rent, which averages out to $3,396.62 a month for a one-bedroom apartment, according to the analysis.
>To see breakdowns for average expenses for the top 50 cities, click on the gallery above.
