La Junta, CO Cost of Living


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La Junta cost of living score
72.2
Less expensive
27.8% lower
than the US average
40.1% lower
than the Colorado average
La Junta, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.8% lower than the U.S. average and 40.1% lower than the average for Colorado.

La Junta, CO

Housing costs in La Junta?
A typical home costs $160,900, which is 52.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.5% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Junta costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 85.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford La Junta?
To live comfortably in La Junta, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Junta?
La Junta, CO is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. The median home value is approximately $95,000, which is significantly lower than many other parts of Colorado. The housing costs in the city are quite reasonable and there are plenty of rental properties available for those who don’t wish to purchase. Additionally, the overall cost of living index in La Junta is nearly 14% below the national average, making it even more attractive as a place to settle down. Grocery bills also tend to be more affordable than other parts of Colorado due to the fact that La Junta has numerous local farmers' markets where fresh produce can be bought at a fraction of the price when compared with larger stores. With all these factors combined, La Junta makes for an ideal place to live for anyone looking for an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa JuntaColoradoUnited States
  72.2120.5100.0
  95.6100.7100
  90.483.8100.0
  36.8167.5100.0
  $160,900$527,200$338,100
  109.4%98.4%100.0%
  71.3106.7100.0
  97.7120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

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