Zip 81211 (Buena Vista, CO) Cost of Living


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Chaffee County / Buena Vista / Buena Vista (zip 81211)
How much do I need to live in Buena Vista, Colorado?
$9,510 / month
for a family, 76.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $114,120 for the year for a family.
$4,133 / month
for a single person, 13.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $49,600 for the year for a single person.

Buena Vista cost of living score
108.9
More expensive
8.9% higher
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Colorado average
Buena Vista (zip 81211), Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.9% higher than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Colorado.

Zip 81211 (Buena Vista, CO)

Housing costs in Buena Vista?
A typical home costs $594,900, which is 76.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.8% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buena Vista costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Buena Vista?
To live comfortably in Buena Vista (zip 81211), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $114,120 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buena Vista?
The cost of living in 81211 Buena Vista, CO is quite reasonable. The median home price in the area is $271,100, well below the Colorado average of $381,200. Gas prices are also lower than other nearby cities at an average of $2.42 per gallon. Groceries and utilities are slightly above the national average, but remain affordable for those living in the area. Overall, 81211 Buena Vista is a great area to live with a cost of living that won’t break the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBuena VistaColoradoUnited States
    Unlock120.5100.0
  100.3  Unlock100.0
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  142.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$527,200$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
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  116.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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This place is really windy, like Wyoming windy. Tourism has made it too busy in the summer and the winters are long and really windy. It is a VRBO Mecca though, so If  More

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