2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Leadville, CO vs Grand Lake, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Grand Lake or is it cheaper to live in Leadville?
- Grand Lake is 28.3% more expensive than Leadville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Grand Lake or Leadville?
- Grand Lake housing costs are 95.9% more expensive than Leadville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Leadville or is Health Care more affordable in Grand Lake.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Grand Lake.
 Leadville, COGrand Lake, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.5100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.5100
 Housing99.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$709,300$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.1100
 Miscellaneous108.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Leadville    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Plenty of snow, space and history. Rivers have Wild Trout. Landscape has all the colors of  More

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Over 16 years ago

There seem to be two seasons in Leadville; winter and summer. When the sun is shining in the winter, although it is cold, the sun quickly warms you up. The summer is  More

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Reviews for Grand Lake    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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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