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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Chaffee County / Salida / Zip Codes
Salida, CO is a vibrant mountain town located in the Colorado Rockies. It offers a unique quality of life with breathtaking views as well as thriving businesses. The cost of living in Salida is higher than the US average, with 2 bedroom rent at $1,640 per month compared to $1,430 nationally. Grocery costs are also higher with an index rating of 102 versus 100 in the US. \nSome popular local businesses include Salida Cyclery, offering bike rentals and retail items, as well as Farrow & Ball Art Gallery & Cafe with locally sourced artwork and freshly brewed coffee. With its beautiful scenery and abundant job opportunities, Salida is an ideal place to live for those looking for a change of pace from city life.

Salida has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Salida has seen the job market increase by 3.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 56.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Salida
- The Sales Tax Rate for Salida is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Salida is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Salida
- The average income of a Salida resident is $26,881 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Salida resident is $62,668 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySalida, ColoradoUnited States
  5.56
  -4.4%-6.2%
  56.5%33.5%
  8.7%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $32,684$37,638
  $62,668$69,021
  $67,880$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  3.7%10.0%
  3.0%2.5%
  8.2%11.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  2.7%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  14.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.2%4.2%
  5.5%9.3%
  12.9%14.0%
  7.7%2.1%
  18.5%7.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  5.0%4.7%
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Over 5 years ago

Salida is a cute small town with the Arkansas river running through. To be so small there's always activities going on  More

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The weather in the summer is wonderful, it will reach the low to mid 90's but there is absolutely no humidity, you can run around all day and not break a sweat. There is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I need info on average monthly temperatures in Salida Also wind speed information compared to springfield,  More

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