Cost of Living in Minturn, CO

With a cost of living index of 190, Minturn, CO is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 90% more expensive than the national average and 76% above the Colorado state average of 114. Minturn is a small community of 987 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Minturn's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,167 (64% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $1,083,000 (255% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 9.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Minturn is $113,519, which is 51% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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 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.