Erie, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Erie, Colorado?
$11,190 / month
for a family, 107.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $134,280 for the year for a family.
$6,300 / month
for a single person, 32.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,600 for the year for a single person.

Erie cost of living score
113.4
More expensive
13.4% higher
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Colorado average
Erie, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% higher than the U.S. average and 5.9% higher than the average for Colorado.

Erie, CO

Housing costs in Erie?
A typical home costs $700,500, which is 107.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.9% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Erie costs $2,290 per month, which is 60.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% more than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Erie?
To live comfortably in Erie, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $134,280 for a family, and $75,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Erie?
Erie, CO has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities of similar size. According to the latest numbes from Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living in Erie is about 11% lower than the US average. This makes it an attractive place for people looking to save money while still enjoying all the amenities of living in a larger city. Groceries, housing, health care, transportation and utilities all have costs that are below average when compared to other cities. This means that residents can enjoy all the benefits and comforts of living in a larger city without having to pay through the nose for them.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesErieColoradoUnited States
    Unlock120.5100.0
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    Unlock$527,200$338,100
  102.7  Unlock100.0
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  110.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Almost impossible to open a brick and mortar business here unless you're a lawyer, financial consultant, a restaurant or a dentist. Start jumping through hoops. Get  More

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Over 17 years ago

Erie has an aggressive expansion plan in place. The initial phase of this plan was to build a well-appointed library and community center, which were completed and  More

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