| Index | Elbert | Colorado | National |
| Cost of living | 97 | 115 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Health care | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Housing | 78 | 136 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 102 | 107 | 100 |
| Household Items | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 113 | 111 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $121,133 | $10,094 | $2,826 | $3,634 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 10% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Colorado | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Franktown, CO | 221 | 105 | 5.3% |
| Peyton, CO | 0 | 108 | 8.4% |
| Calhan, CO | 481 | 105 | 5.4% |
| Kiowa, CO | 677 | 111 | 11.4% |
| Elizabeth, CO | 1,808 | 121 | 21.4% |
| Elbert, CO | 228 | 97 | 3.0% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Newtok, AK | 228 | 93 | 6.9% |
| Tillar, AR | 228 | 80 | 20.1% |
| Mineola, IA | 228 | 90 | 10.4% |
| Wadena, IA | 228 | 80 | 20.0% |
| Acequia, ID | 228 | 90 | 10.1% |
| Elbert, CO | 228 | 97 | 3.0% |