Cost of Living in La Jara, CO

With a cost of living index of 68, La Jara, CO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 47% below the Colorado state average of 114. La Jara is a small community of 593 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Jara's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $692 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $134,400 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in La Jara is $39,630, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.