Cost of Living in Winter Park, CO

With a cost of living index of 131, Winter Park, CO is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 31% more expensive than the national average and 17% above the Colorado state average of 114. Winter Park is a small community of 750 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Winter Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,654 (25% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $548,300 (80% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 8.7x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Winter Park is $62,917, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

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.