| | Empire, CO | Grand Lake, CO | United States |
| Overall | 120.7 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.1 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Health | 84.4 | 82.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 101.7 | 195.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $390,700 | $709,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,060.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.4 | 80.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.8 | 130.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there More
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