Rifle, CO Cost of Living


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Rifle cost of living score
121.9
More expensive
21.9% higher
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the Colorado average
Rifle, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 121.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.9% higher than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for Colorado.

Rifle, CO

Housing costs in Rifle?
A typical home costs $429,300, which is 27.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.6% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rifle costs $1,380 per month, which is 3.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Rifle?
To live comfortably in Rifle, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rifle?
The cost of living in Rifle, CO is very reasonable compared to larger cities. The median home price in the city is $239,200, which is significantly lower than the national average of $237,000. Rent prices are also relatively low, with a median rent of around $1,200 per month. Grocery and utility expenses tend to be on the lower side when compared to similar metropolitan areas. Additionally, there are no state income taxes in Colorado providing residents with even more money-saving opportunities. All of these factors make Rifle an attractive place for those looking for an affordable place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRifleColoradoUnited States
  121.9120.5100.0
  103.2100.7100
  81.183.8100.0
  123.8167.5100.0
  $429,300$527,200$338,100
  98.7%98.4%100.0%
  96.6106.7100.0
  122.1120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I love the Western Slope!! While there are a lot of good things to be said about the Western Slope of Colorado, which Rifle is, there are some concerning things as  More

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Been living in the area for 3 years, Rifle for half of that. The city recently upgraded the water facilities, and the north half of I-70 no longer has the nasty hard  More

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Over 7 years ago

This area has a heroin/meth problem. It doesn't really impact you if you avoid it, but you tend to see a lot of tweakers/beggars/homeless around town. Water is not that  More

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