Salida, CO Cost of Living


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Chaffee County / Salida / Zip Codes

Salida cost of living score
108.9
More expensive
8.9% higher
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Colorado average
Salida, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.9% higher than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Colorado.

Salida, CO

Housing costs in Salida?
A typical home costs $648,900, which is 91.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.1% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salida costs $1,640 per month, which is 14.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Salida?
To live comfortably in Salida, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $124,200 for a family, and $58,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salida?
The cost of living in Salida, CO is quite a bit lower than the nationwide average making it an attractive place for people looking to relocate. The median housing price in Salida is just over $250,000, which is much lower than the national median home value of $188,900. In addition, groceries and healthcare are significantly cheaper than the national averages. The sales tax rate in Salida is currently 7.4%, which is also significantly lower than most other states. All in all, relocation to Salida could be a great choice for those looking to save money and enjoy a higher quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalidaColoradoUnited States
  108.9120.5100.0
  101.6100.7100
  91.083.8100.0
  156.0167.5100.0
  $648,900$527,200$338,100
  102.1%98.4%100.0%
  73.7106.7100.0
  117.4120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Salida is a cute small town with the Arkansas river running through. To be so small there's always activities going on  More

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The weather in the summer is wonderful, it will reach the low to mid 90's but there is absolutely no humidity, you can run around all day and not break a sweat. There is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I need info on average monthly temperatures in Salida Also wind speed information compared to springfield,  More

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