Blue River, CO Cost of Living


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Blue River cost of living score
144.9
More expensive
44.9% higher
than the US average
20.2% higher
than the Colorado average
Blue River, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.9% higher than the U.S. average and 20.2% lower than the average for Colorado.

Blue River, CO

Housing costs in Blue River?
A typical home costs $891,300, which is 163.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.1% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue River costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Blue River?
To live comfortably in Blue River, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $170,640 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue River?
The cost of living in Blue River, CO is relatively affordable compared to other cities. The median home value is around $320,000 and the median rent price is around $1,250 per month. Groceries, utilities, and healthcare are all lower than the national average. Taxes are slightly higher than average but still much lower than many other cities in the US. The overall low cost of living makes Blue River an attractive place to live for those who want a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing access to amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue RiverColoradoUnited States
  144.9120.5100.0
  106.6100.7100
  83.583.8100.0
  346.1167.5100.0
  $891,300$527,200$338,100
  94.4%98.4%100.0%
  74.1106.7100.0
  153.5120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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