To Denver-ians How is the cost of living compared to other cities like Minneapolis?|116875

We might have an opportunity soon to buy a small hobby place outside of Denver... My husband also has a standing job offer there. It would be less than 20 minutes drive to the city. We are wondering what is the cost of living like out there? Better or worse than Minneapolis MN? thats where we are currently. We are looking at everything and the amount of money my husband will make if he gets that particular job and what it will cost for taxes and land and things.

I_m not sure but I_d guess the cost of living is probably similar or a little greater than in Minneapolis. If you Google cost of living comparisons you will find sites that can give you a better idea.
Land prices (if you_re looking for vacant land) are through the roof. If you mean home prices, they can vary widely depending on what part of the Metro area you_re intersted in. South is generally going to be more expensive than north because most of the new building is that direction. The closer you get to the mountains (west side) the more expensive also. I live northeast and we have a nice, three bedroom home on a large lot that we paid $180k for seven years ago. It was a steal then but unfortunately it_s probably not worth that much now due to the economy. That being said, it_s a buyers market!

Here_s a cost of living calculator showing a cost of living comparison between Minneapolis and Denver:
http://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-c��
It shows that the overall cost of living in Denver is five percent lower than in Minneapolis. Expenses like food, housing, transportation and utilities are also lower in Denver.

Hope that helps

I don_t think you_ll regret moving to metro Denver. I didn_t. We moved here in 1991 from Jersey. You_ll love it here especially the weather. I live in Castle Rock
http://www.townofcastlerock.org