Lamar, CO Cost of Living


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Prowers County / Lamar / Zip Codes

Lamar cost of living score
71.2
Less expensive
28.8% lower
than the US average
40.9% lower
than the Colorado average
Lamar, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.8% lower than the U.S. average and 40.9% lower than the average for Colorado.

Lamar, CO

Housing costs in Lamar?
A typical home costs $147,000, which is 56.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.1% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lamar costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 83.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Lamar?
To live comfortably in Lamar, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lamar?
The cost of living in Lamar, CO is quite reasonable. The city has an average cost of living index that is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live. Goods and services tend to be very reasonably priced, and the median house value is just over $120,000. Renting a two-bedroom apartment costs around $750 per month, and groceries are relatively inexpensive. Overall, Lamar provides great value for its residents when it comes to cost of living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLamarColoradoUnited States
  71.2120.5100.0
  97.5100.7100
  93.983.8100.0
  34.2167.5100.0
  $147,000$527,200$338,100
  108.7%98.4%100.0%
  64.9106.7100.0
  97.6120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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