Carbondale, CO Cost of Living


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Carbondale cost of living score
121.9
More expensive
21.9% higher
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the Colorado average
Carbondale, 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.

Carbondale, CO

Housing costs in Carbondale?
A typical home costs $1,154,100, which is 241.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 118.9% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carbondale costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Carbondale?
To live comfortably in Carbondale, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $221,040 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carbondale?
The cost of living in Carbondale, CO is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index is 94.19, which is slightly higher than the US average of 90. The housing index for the city is 117.08 and groceries are 14.45 percent higher than the national average. Furthermore, utilities costs are 7.02 percent lower than the national average, while transportation costs are 8.56 percent higher than other parts of the country. Despite these somewhat high prices, Carbondale still remains a desirable destination for those looking to live in Colorado's beautiful mountains and riverside setting at an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarbondaleColoradoUnited States
  121.9120.5100.0
  111.8100.7100
  81.183.8100.0
  294.6167.5100.0
  $1,154,100$527,200$338,100
  98.7%98.4%100.0%
  92.7106.7100.0
  122.0120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

The economy in Carbondale Colorado is challenging to say the least. One glance at the demographics says it all: $1.5M median home, 83% appreciation, and a $58K median  More

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