Craig, CO Cost of Living


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Craig cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
28.9% lower
than the Colorado average
Craig, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 28.9% lower than the average for Colorado.

Craig, CO

Housing costs in Craig?
A typical home costs $259,300, which is 23.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.8% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Craig costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Craig?
To live comfortably in Craig, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Craig?
The cost of living in Craig, CO is relatively low compared to other cities across the country. The median home price in Craig as of 2019 was $181,000, which is lower than the national average of $200,000. Additionally, the average price of food and groceries is also lower than the national average. In addition to these savings on necessities, residents can also enjoy low costs on utilities bills due to Craig's temperate climate. All in all, it is easy to see why many people choose to make their home in Craig due to its affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCraigColoradoUnited States
  85.7120.5100.0
  95.2100.7100
  81.083.8100.0
  76.1167.5100.0
  $259,300$527,200$338,100
  104.5%98.4%100.0%
  80.3106.7100.0
  107.4120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Craig for 2 years, and they were the most miserable years of my life. The people are backwards and stuck in the 1970's. They voted down a rec-center; when I  More

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Over 9 years ago

I would ice pick myself in the throat if I had to live in this piece of garbage town. Everyone there is a meth head I bet they even wear their socks to bed. You would  More

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Over 12 years ago

The community is small and non progressive about change. Bigots and Rednecks. Only place on the map the climate and people are a match COLD and self serving.   More

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