Cost of Living in Vilas, CO

With a cost of living index of 55, Vilas, CO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 45% cheaper than the national average and 59% below the Colorado state average of 114. Vilas is a small community of 191 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Vilas's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $457 (65% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $65,600 (78% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Vilas is $30,938, which is 59% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% 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.