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KFF · Nov 3, 2025

Health insurance cost in Colorado

The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $557 a month in Colorado in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.

Health insurance cost
$557
a month
A year
$6,684
Rank
17 of 51
1 = cheapest; −11% vs U.S.
StateHealth insurance costRank
Oregon$54315
New Jersey$54516
Colorado$55717
South Carolina$56418
California$57019
U.S.$625-

Source: KFF, Average Marketplace Premiums by Metal Tier, 2018-2026 (Nov 3, 2025). Average benchmark premium (second-lowest-cost silver plan) for a 40-year-old, monthly, before premium tax credits, plan year 2026; county-level benchmarks weighted by county plan selections; may include premiums for non-essential health benefits. Source: KFF analysis of Healthcare.gov, state rate review websites, state plan finder tools and state-provided data.

Common questions

How much is health insurance in Colorado?

The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $557 a month in Colorado in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.

Is health insurance in Colorado expensive?

Colorado ranks 17 of 51 (1 = cheapest). The U.S. average is $625 a month.

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