Cost of Living in Greeley, CO
Greeley, CO — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
100.2
U.S. average = 100 · #87 of 387
Median wage
$55,070
all jobs · $3,726/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,238
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Greeley, CO to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Greeley, CO vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | +0.2% |
| Housing | 112.6 | +12.6% |
| Goods | 96.1 | −3.9% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | −18.0% |
| Other services | 99.8 | −0.2% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Greeley, CO
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,171 | $46,840/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,238 | $49,520/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,563 | $62,520/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,174 | $86,960/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $103,600/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Greeley, CO
Your take-home pay
$44,714
per year · effective tax rate 18.8%
$3,726Monthly
$1,863Twice a month
$1,720Every 2 weeks
$21.50Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,428
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,414
- Medicare (1.45%)$799
- Colorado income tax$1,715
- Take-home pay$44,714
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.40% state
Highest-paying jobs in Greeley, CO
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Greeley, CO expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Greeley, CO metro area are 100.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 112.6%. It is the #87 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Greeley, CO?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $60,106 in Greeley, CO (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $55,070.
How much is rent in Greeley, CO?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Greeley, CO are $1,171 for a studio, $1,238 for one bedroom, $1,563 for two bedrooms and $2,174 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Greeley, CO
Management Occupations
- Managers, All Other — $159,890
- General and Operations Manager — $123,100
- Construction Manager — $118,350
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $97,950
- Accountant and Auditor — $87,240
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $85,830
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $82,070
- Human Resources Specialist — $76,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $129,480
- Computer User Support Specialist — $65,140
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,310
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,430
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,160
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $43,170
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $42,460
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $96,300
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $46,670
- Medical Assistant — $45,890
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $38,410
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $96,620
- Firefighter — $62,640
- Security Guard — $37,190
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Waiter and Waitress — $46,480
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $45,640
- Food Preparation Worker — $39,150
- Bartender — $37,680
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,900
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,030
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $43,220
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $38,510
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $36,690
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $34,250
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $77,960
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $75,590
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $56,730
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $47,410
- Retail Salesperson — $36,670
- Cashier — $35,760
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $73,330
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $59,800
- Office Clerks, General — $56,030
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,680
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $49,020
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $48,390
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,260
- Customer Service Representative — $45,310
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $77,280
- Electrician — $63,290
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $60,690
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $59,350
- Carpenter — $57,880
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — $51,650
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — $48,540
- Construction Laborer — $46,150
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $90,060
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $75,610
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $60,920
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $53,610
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $78,820
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $59,180
- Food Batchmaker — $49,710
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $49,560
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $48,200
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $43,280
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $64,810
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,450
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $49,960
- Light Truck Driver — $46,280
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $44,980
- Stocker and Order Filler — $44,560
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $42,920
- Driver/Sales Worker — $36,920