Cost of Living in La Salle, CO

With a cost of living index of 100, La Salle, CO is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% more expensive than the national average and 14% below the Colorado state average of 114. La Salle is a small community of 3,119 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Salle's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,213 (8% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $362,700 (19% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in La Salle is $91,635, which is 22% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Greeley, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower 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.