Cost of Living in Pitkin County, CO

Modeled annual cost: $69,639.

Median family income: $128,233.

CO Median $50,571

Pitkin County, CO Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$128,233

Estimated Annual Costs

$69,639

Cost/Income Ratio

54.3%

State Rank

#4Most expensive counties in CO out of 64See Colorado county rankings

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Pitkin County, CO.

$19,164 per year.*27.52% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$69,639

Per year

  • Housing:
    $19,16427.5%
  • Taxes:
    $15,67222.5%
  • Transport:
    $15,05521.6%
  • Other Costs:
    $7,61210.9%
  • Healthcare:
    $6,7829.7%
  • Food:
    $5,3547.7%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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