Cost of Living in El Jebel, CO

With a cost of living index of 201, El Jebel, CO is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 101% more expensive than the national average and 87% above the Colorado state average of 114. El Jebel is a small community of 3,935 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in El Jebel's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $3,145 (138% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $854,300 (180% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in El Jebel is $100,518, which is 34% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

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.