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Security-Widefield, Colorado Retirement Guide
Retirement Score
Security-Widefield, Colorado at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $323,300
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 12.9°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 102.3 (US avg = 100)
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 34 / 100
Overview
Explore the key retirement factors for Security-Widefield, Colorado, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.
Cost of Living
Affordability Metrics
Security-Widefield's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.
Housing
Real Estate & Housing
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Security-Widefield using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$700
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$787
Median home price used: $323,300
Median rent reference: $1,620 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Budget validation
Calculate if your savings last in this city
Use RetireFree to test whether your portfolio can support retirement in Security-Widefield, Colorado after local housing costs, taxes, healthcare, inflation, and withdrawal timing.
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Access & Quality
Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Security-Widefield scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.
Care planning link
Find local assisted living in Security-Widefield
If your city research includes aging parents, future care needs, or a move closer to family, compare local care options alongside housing and healthcare access.
Assisted living in Security-Widefield →Taxes
State Tax Climate
Colorado has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.
Climate
Weather & Environment
With 328.5 sunny days a year and an average January low of 12.9°F, Security-Widefield offers a traditional winter climate.
Safety & Walkability
Community Safety
Walkability
Demographics
Population Profile
Diversity Breakdown
Frequently asked questions about retiring in Security-Widefield
What is the cost of living in Security-Widefield, Colorado for retirees?▾
The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $323,300.
Does Colorado tax Social Security or retirement income?▾
For Colorado residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.
What is the climate like in Security-Widefield, Colorado?▾
Security-Widefield, Colorado has January average low around 13°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
What is healthcare access like in Security-Widefield, Colorado?▾
Security-Widefield scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).