Cost of Living in Silver Cliff, CO

With a cost of living index of 87, Silver Cliff, CO is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the Colorado state average of 114. Silver Cliff is a small community of 783 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Silver Cliff's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $979 (26% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $261,100 (14% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8.1x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Silver Cliff is $32,083, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 37% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.