Cost of Living in Greeley, CO

Population 109,421 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Greeley cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $370,000, rents near $1,333 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 121
Rent 101

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

About the Cost of Living in Greeley

The median home value in Greeley is $369,600 — 21% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,333/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,650/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, 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, Greeley has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$369,600
21% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$418,756
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
1% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,442/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
Favors renting
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 60.6%
Renter-occupied 39.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,333
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,947/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
27.0 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
12.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
8.2%

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
$68,650
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,464
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
21% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.9%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.5
Male median age 31.7
Female median age 33.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
40%
Good air days/yr
162
Max AQI recorded
102
PM2.5 days
263
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greeley, CO?

Greeley has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Greeley, CO?

The median gross rent in Greeley is $1,333 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greeley?

The median home value in Greeley is $369,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Greeley?

The median household income in Greeley is $68,650 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greeley, CO?

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

Is Greeley, CO affordable?

Greeley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

Greeley at a Glance

Population
109,421
Median Income
$68,650
Home Value
$369,600
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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