Cost of Living in Brookside, CO

With a cost of living index of 99, Brookside, CO is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Colorado state average of 114. Brookside is a small community of 263 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brookside's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,300 (1% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $287,500 (6% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Brookside is $57,321, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.