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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
31%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Burlington Colorado National
Cost of living95115100
Groceries103104100
Health care109107100
Housing69136100
Transportation108106100
Utilities107108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104107100
Household Items102105100
Education & Childcare114111100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Burlington is 18% lower than the Colorado average
  • The cost of living in Burlington is 5% lower than the national average
  • Burlington housing is 31% lower than the national average
  • Colorado general sales tax is 43% lower than the national average
  • Colorado state income tax is 69% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$93,439$7,787$2,180$2,803
      Renters$48,406$4,034$1,129$1,452
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Burlington, CO, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Burlington homeowners, is $93,439. This would allow for a maximum of $2,180 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $48,406 which would result in a maximum of $1,129 to be spent on rental costs.

      Colorado Sales Tax

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      Colorado 2.9% 10%

      Colorado Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Colorado 4.4% 4.4%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.