Colorado ranks among the most expensive states to live in, and Grand Junction is working to address a growing housing shortage as demand continues to rise. … According to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Scoreboard, Colorado ranks 47th for cost of living and 48th for housing affordability, making it one of the most expensive states […]
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Fox 21: Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third highest in the US
The cost of living in Colorado is continuing to increase, with the state recently ranked as the third most expensive place to live in the country, according to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. This rise is significantly driven by housing, as Colorado also ranks 48th nationally for housing affordability. The escalating costs are forcing those […]
Fox 31: Colorado Scorecard Shows Cost of Living is Soaring in Colorado
KOAA News 5: Recent Colorado Chamber Report Reveals Colorado is Third Most Expensive State to Live
Fox 21: Colorado Chamber Scorecard Reveals Colorado is Third Most Expense State to Live
9 News: Colorado Ranks as Third Most Expensive State to Live
Denver Gazette: Colorado Cost of Living: State is now 3rd most expensive in U.S., and residents feel the strain
Think of Colorado and what comes to mind? Majestic mountain views; skiing, sledding, rafting, hiking and more in the Great Outdoors; alpine forests and golden plains; ample sunshine, craft beer and breathtaking sunsets. Just to scratch the surface. But the cost of living and housing affordability in Colorado has drastically increased in recent years, gradually […]
Denver Post: Dire Colorado budget, business wins and veto threats mark Gov. Jared Polis’ final legislative session
The final legislative session of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ eight-year tenure was marked by another $1 billion budget deficit, predictions he’ll set a personal record for vetoes, and lawmakers openly sitting on bills in the hopes of a more receptive executive next year. … Moments after ending his final post-session news conference, Polis signed the […]
Daily Sentinel: Businesses are leaving Colorado — are state leaders paying attention?
Nearly six months ago, I reported that Colorado was in the top five states for outmigration in 2025 according to a report by United Van Lines. This week, the Common Sense Institute released research indicating that Colorado lost workplaces at one of the highest rates in the country in 2024 (the most recent year that […]
Ark Valley Voice: Colorado Chamber Foundation Celebrates Finalists for 2026 State-Level Civics Bee
Middle school students across Colorado competed in 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competitions throughout the state. Top three finalists from each competition are invited to advance to the state competition hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Daniels Fund and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Denver. Read more here.