Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 11% more affordable than Manchester. A $75,000 salary in Manchester is equivalent to $66,737 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · New Hampshire salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Manchester sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $350,000 in Manchester, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,600 in Manchester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Manchester scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are lower than Manchester (112).
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $65,018 in Manchester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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