Zip 81429 (Paradox, CO) Cost of Living


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Paradox cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
20.8% lower
than the Colorado average
Paradox (zip 81429), Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.8% lower than the average for Colorado.

Zip 81429 (Paradox, CO)

Housing costs in Paradox?
A typical home costs $277,000, which is 18.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.5% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paradox costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Paradox?
To live comfortably in Paradox (zip 81429), Colorado, a minimum annual income of $52,920 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paradox?
The cost of living in 81429 Paradox, CO is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs are particularly reasonable; the median home value is well below the national average, and there are a number of affordable rental options. Food costs are also quite good, with grocery stores providing reasonably priced groceries and restaurants providing excellent meals at lower-than-average prices. Utilities tend to be on the higher side due to elevation and cold weather, however other costs such as transportation, entertainment, and healthcare remain fairly low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesParadoxColoradoUnited States
  95.4120.5100.0
  104.2100.7100
  80.683.8100.0
  106.4167.5100.0
  $277,000$527,200$338,100
  104.5%98.4%100.0%
  74.3106.7100.0
  106.7120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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