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Colorado Springs vs Denver · 2026

Living in Colorado Springs vs Denver, CO: Home Prices Compared

Colorado Springs homes sold for a median $128,000 less than Denver over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.

Short answer

Which costs less, Colorado Springs or Denver?

Colorado Springs. Over the last 12 months the median Colorado Springs home sold for $450,000 and the median Denver home for $578,000, a $128,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $224 in Colorado Springs and $356 in Denver.

Colorado Springs and Denver Side by Side

Colorado SpringsDenver
Median sale price, 12 months$450,000$578,000
Homes sold, 12 months8,5989,315
Median price per sq ft (sold)$224$356
Median sale-to-list price100.0%99.3%
Sales that closed below list46%52%
Homes for sale on Oct 31, 20263,1093,774
Average days on market, current listings8589
Ranch-style houses for sale710357
55+ community homes for sale45115
Townhomes and condos for sale6011,824
CountyEl PasoDenver

MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Colorado Springs) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Denver); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.

Colorado Springs Homes Cost Less at Every Size

Home sizeColorado Springs medianDenver medianDifference
1,800 sq ft or less$367,750$435,000$67,250
2 bedrooms or fewer$310,000$370,000$60,000
All homes$450,000$578,000$128,000
3,000 sq ft or more$730,000$1,500,000$770,000

Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.

Newest Listings in Colorado Springs

2982 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Colorado Springs Market Stats

2982
Homes Listed
89
Avg. Days on Site
$248
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$563,683
Med. List Price

Newest Listings in Denver

3579 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Denver Market Stats

3579
Homes Listed
94
Avg. Days on Site
$373
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$688,218
Med. List Price

Colorado Springs Listings Sell Faster

Homes for sale in Colorado Springs have been on the market an average of 85 days, against 89 in Denver. Over 12 months, 46% of Colorado Springs sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.

Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Colorado Springs and Denver

Choose Colorado Springs or Denver Based on These Points

  • Choose Colorado Springs if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $128,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $224 against $356.
  • Choose Denver if you want the most homes to pick from: 3,774 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
  • Expect a quicker sale in Colorado Springs. Current listings there average 85 days on the market, against 89 in Denver.
  • Sellers get closer to list price in Colorado Springs: a median 100.0% of list over 12 months.

Colorado Springs vs Denver: questions

Is Colorado Springs cheaper than Denver?

Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Colorado Springs was $450,000, against $578,000 in Denver.

Which has more homes for sale, Colorado Springs or Denver?

Denver, with 3,774 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Colorado Springs had 3,109.

Do homes sell faster in Colorado Springs or Denver?

Current listings in Colorado Springs average 85 days on the market, against 89 in Denver. In the last 12 months 46% of Colorado Springs sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below list.

Are there 55+ homes in Colorado Springs and Denver?

On Oct 31, 2026, 45 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Colorado Springs and 115 in Denver.

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