Colorado
About 20,000 Californians moved to Colorado in 2024, the number 9 destination out of California. Colorado has a 4.4% flat income tax (tax year 2026).
Home prices in Colorado vs. LA
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | n/a |
| Denver | $650K | $367 | 21 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Taxes
Colorado has a 4.4% flat income tax (tax year 2026). Colorado's rate has been adjusted in recent years and proposals to change its structure have been discussed, so confirm the current rate before planning around it. See the Colorado revenue department for current rules.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
Common questions
How many people move from California to Colorado?
About 19,717 people (plus or minus 3,479) moved from California to Colorado in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 9 destination for people leaving California.
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Colorado has a 4.4% flat income tax (tax year 2026). California's top marginal rate is 13.3%. Confirm current rates with the Colorado revenue department and a CPA.
What do homes cost in Colorado compared with LA?
The typical Denver home sold for about $650K (Redfin, May 2026), versus about $904K for a typical LA County zip code.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.