Cost of Living in Adams County, CO

Modeled annual cost: $61,797.

Median family income: $105,815.

Affordability Snapshot

CO County Median

$50,571

State Rank

11thMost expensive counties in CO out of 64See Colorado county rankings

Median Income

$105,815

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Adams County, CO.

$18,683 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$61,797

Per year

  • Housing:$18,683
  • Transport:$13,490
  • Taxes:$13,044
  • Other Costs:$7,115
  • Healthcare:$5,229
  • Food:$4,235
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Otero County, CO
$43,246
2Prowers County, CO
$44,104
3Pueblo County, CO
$44,603
4Bent County, CO
$44,830
5Huerfano County, CO
$45,076

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