Colorado is 47th now in affordability amongst all the states.
SupportedMark Baisley, at Colorado U.S. Senate General Election Debate (9NEWS)
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Why we checked itA specific state ranking claim about affordability that, if wrong, would materially mislead voters about Colorado's economic standing relative to other states.
What we foundColorado ranked 47th in CNBC's 2025 cost-of-living ranking; an updated ranking in July 2026 put it 49th, so if anything the claim understates how low the state ranks.