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Travel Nurse Pay in Colorado
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FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 15 Colorado destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | $8,097 | $3,509 | $8,372 | $13,764 |
| Denver / Aurora | $6,029 | $1,981 | $8,372 | $12,144 |
| Montrose | $5,127 | $1,985 | $6,734 | $9,426 |
| Durango | $4,636 | $1,966 | $7,280 | $8,010 |
| Silverthorne / Breckenridge | $6,141 | $3,489 | $8,372 | $7,956 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology