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Colorado’s Inflation Misery Index: How Rising Costs Are Impacting Households and Draining Purchasing Power

October 14, 2024
by Scott K. James
5 min read
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Inscription inflation, currencies Dollar, toy house under construction and drawings
Written by Scott K. James

Colorado’s Inflation Misery Index reveals that households are spending $10,451 more annually to maintain their 2019 standard of living, losing 21% of their purchasing power. Rising costs in housing, food, utilities, and recreation are hitting families hard, requiring smart policy changes for economic recovery.

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