Cost of Living in El Jebel, CO

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59%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
180%
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 El Jebel Colorado National
Cost of living159115100
Groceries103104100
Health care106107100
Housing280136100
Transportation107106100
Utilities110108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109107100
Household Items106105100
Education & Childcare112111100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in El Jebel is 38% higher than the Colorado average
  • The cost of living in El Jebel is 59% higher than the national average
  • El Jebel housing is 180% higher 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$164,011$13,668$3,827$4,921
      Renters$152,923$12,744$3,568$4,588
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in El Jebel, CO, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In El Jebel, the median monthly income is $164,011 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $3,827 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $152,923, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $3,568 on monthly rental expenses.

      Colorado Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      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.
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