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Cost of Living in Coal Creek, CO

Population: 2,357 | Colorado

145
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Coal Creek is 45% more expensive than the national average.

147
Housing
197
Home Values
106
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Coal Creek, CO: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 145, Coal Creek, CO is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 45% more expensive than the national average and 31% above the Colorado state average of 114. Coal Creek is a small community of 2,357 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Coal Creek's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,944 (47% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $601,500 (97% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Coal Creek is $125,819, which is 67% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$125,819
vs US Median ($75,149)
+67%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,944/mo
Median Home Value
$601,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,987/mo

Everyday Prices in Coal Creek

BLS Average Prices for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.11
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🥚
$2.54
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+2% vs US
🥛
$4.09
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🍞
$1.88
Bread (white)
per lb
+2% vs US
🍗
$4.21
Chicken breast
per lb
+2% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-4% vs US

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