Cost of Living in Fairmount, CO

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57%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
176%
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 Fairmount Colorado National
Cost of living157115100
Groceries106104100
Health care107107100
Housing276136100
Transportation106106100
Utilities109108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104107100
Household Items101105100
Education & Childcare110111100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Fairmount is 36% higher than the Colorado average
  • The cost of living in Fairmount is 57% higher than the national average
  • Fairmount housing is 176% 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$193,318$16,110$4,510$5,800
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      The affordability of the housing market in Fairmount, CO as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Fairmount homeowners, the median income is $193,318. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $4,510 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $0. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $0 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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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