Cost Of Living in Watkins, CO

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67%

Overall NAT. AVG.

7%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

202%

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	Watkins	Colorado	National
Cost of living	167	115	100
Groceries	107	104	100
Health care	108	107	100
Housing	302	136	100
Transportation	106	106	100
Utilities	112	108	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	112	107	100
Household Items	106	105	100
Education & Childcare	113	111	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Watkins is 45% higher than the Colorado average
The cost of living in Watkins is 67% higher than the national average
Watkins housing is 202% 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	$190,919	$15,910	$4,454	$5,728
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Bennett, CO	2,684	119	18.6%
Aurora, CO	393,102	126	25.9%
Dove Valley, CO	5,063	127	26.8%
Meridian, CO	4,950	143	43.3%
Centennial, CO	113,795	145	44.8%
Watkins, CO	761	167	66.6%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Ivalee, AL	761	85	15.1%
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Walnut, IA	761	88	11.8%
Lanesville, IN	761	95	4.9%
New Haven, KY	761	88	11.8%
Watkins, CO	761	167	66.6%

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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