Cost of Living in Meeker, CO

With a cost of living index of 85, Meeker, CO is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the Colorado state average of 114. Meeker is a small community of 2,528 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Meeker's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $992 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $231,900 (24% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Meeker is $71,301, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.