Cost of Living in Elbert County, CO

Modeled annual cost: $60,843.

Median family income: $140,816.

Affordability Snapshot

CO County Median

$50,571

State Rank

12thMost expensive counties in CO out of 64See Colorado county rankings

Median Income

$140,816

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Elbert County, CO.

$16,562 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$60,843

Per year

  • Transport:$16,562
  • Housing:$15,662
  • Taxes:$12,734
  • Other Costs:$6,235
  • Healthcare:$5,232
  • Food:$4,419
  • 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
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$44,603
4Bent County, CO
$44,830
5Huerfano County, CO
$45,076

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