Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO
Straight-line distance: 845 miles.
| Home size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom | $1,265 – $2,000 |
| 2-3 bedroom | $3,040 – $4,754 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $5,184 – $8,071 |
Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.
How Denver compares to Los Angeles
Los Angeles's typical home is worth $822,600, 52% higher than the typical home in Denver at $540,400.
On median household income, Los Angeles posts $76,244 while Denver posts $85,853.
Typical rent runs $1,791 in Los Angeles and $1,665 in Denver.
Natural-hazard risk differs here: FEMA rates Los Angeles Very High and Denver Relatively High.
Both home values and rent run lower in Denver, CO than in Los Angeles, CA, making it the more affordable of the two on housing alone.
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,881,041 | 710,800 |
| Median home value | $822,600 | $540,400 |
| Median household income | $76,244 | $85,853 |
| Median gross rent | $1,791 | $1,665 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Very High | Relatively High |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.