Cost of Living in Yampa, CO

With a cost of living index of 113, Yampa, CO is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 13% more expensive than the national average and in line with the Colorado state average. Yampa is a small community of 342 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Yampa's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,688 (28% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $317,900 (4% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Yampa is $68,750, which is 9% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.