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Centennial

Colorado · Denver Metro
Elite Dance4-SeasonMid Cost
78
/ 100 match score

Incorporated in 2001, Centennial is one of Colorado's newest and most planned cities. Arapahoe County, excellent suburban infrastructure, and direct access to the Denver Tech Center employment hub.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
12/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
4.4%
$15,840/yr
Est. after-tax income
$251,335
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$99,000
$78,000–$120,000 range
Annual surplus
+$152,335
King: 2.5×
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,200–$3,500/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$620,000
Dance Training
Colorado Ballet 20 min north. DCPA world-class complex. The Denver Tech Center area has excellent elite dance studios fed by an affluent professional community.
Healthcare
Centennial Medical Center and Porter Adventist Hospital nearby. Swedish Medical Center. Good suburban healthcare infrastructure.
Career & Remote Work
CO flat income tax 4.4%. Denver Tech Center — Dish Network, Level 3 Communications, Frontier Airlines HQ nearby. Direct access to the largest employment hub in Colorado outside downtown.
Musical Theater
Strong
Closest of the southern Denver suburbs to DCPA — the conservatory programs and professional instruction community are 25 min north. Cherry Creek and Littleton school districts serve Centennial with strong performing arts programs. Multiple competition-active MT studios in the Centennial-Greenwood Village area. Active Colorado competition circuit. Good overall access to the Denver MT training ecosystem.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Colorado Ballet and DCPA access (elite)
  • +Denver Tech Center proximity — major employment hub
  • +Safe planned community
  • +Flat 4.4% income tax
  • +Light Rail access to downtown Denver
Cons
  • −CO income tax 4.4%
  • −Traffic on E-470 and I-25
  • −Suburban sprawl
  • −Cold winters
  • −Less community character than Parker or Castle Rock
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.