Cost of Living in Cimarron Hills, CO

Population 18,808 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cimarron Hills sits on the smaller end of the Colorado city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Cimarron Hills is part of the immediate Colorado Springs metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Colorado Springs' $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cimarron Hills

The median home value in Cimarron Hills is $333,300 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,439/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,853/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Cimarron Hills has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$333,300
9% above avg
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
10% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 71.8%
Renter-occupied 28.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,439
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,053/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
13.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
10.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$75,853
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,555
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.1
Male median age 31.2
Female median age 34.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
65.8%
Good air days/yr
154
Max AQI recorded
31
PM2.5 days
334
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cimarron Hills, CO?

Cimarron Hills has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cimarron Hills, CO?

The median gross rent in Cimarron Hills is $1,439 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cimarron Hills?

The median home value in Cimarron Hills is $333,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cimarron Hills?

The median household income in Cimarron Hills is $75,853 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cimarron Hills, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cimarron Hills is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Cimarron Hills, CO affordable?

Cimarron Hills is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).