Vail, CO Cost of Living


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Vail cost of living score
153.5
More expensive
53.5% higher
than the US average
27.4% higher
than the Colorado average
Vail, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 153.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 53.5% higher than the U.S. average and 27.4% lower than the average for Colorado.

Vail, CO

Housing costs in Vail?
A typical home costs $1,530,400, which is 352.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 190.3% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Vail costs $5,100 per month, which is 256.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 67.6% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Vail?
To live comfortably in Vail, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $293,400 for a family, and $154,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Vail?
Vail, CO is known for its luxurious lifestyle, and that comes with a high cost of living. The cost of housing in Vail is significantly higher than the national average; the median home value in Vail is $739,000 compared to the U.S. median home value of $204,900. Other expenses such as utilities, food and transportation also tend to be more expensive than other parts of the country. However, many believe that the incredible beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities offered by Vail outweigh the high cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVailColoradoUnited States
  153.5120.5100.0
  109.9100.7100
  82.383.8100.0
  392.5167.5100.0
  $1,530,400$527,200$338,100
  90.4%98.4%100.0%
  82.9106.7100.0
  154.9120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Vail..pros/ cons Pros 1. beautiful town 2. very low crime Cons 1. Ungodly expensive and that's an understatement 2. unless you are rich and beautiful, this isn't  More

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Over 18 years ago

Vail is beautiful year round. Fabulous skiing, hiking, fishing, shopping, restaurants, etc. However, the price you pay to live in a resort town is extremely high cost  More

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Over 19 years ago

Vail is very different that other areas of the U.S. I have lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Austin TX, Monterey CA... and it is another world here. World  More

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