Cost of Living in La Salle, CO

Population 3,119 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

108
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

La Salle is a smaller Colorado community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $91,635 and housing costs ($363,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

La Salle sits roughly 6 miles southeast of Greeley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Greeley's $370,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in La Salle

The median home value in La Salle is $362,700 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,213/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,635/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, below 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, La Salle has a cost of living index of 108 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$362,700
19% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$462,537
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.9x
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 87.8%
Renter-occupied 12.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,213
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,827/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
26.4 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.3%
Carpooled
10.3%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$91,635
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,756
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 8.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 38.6
Female median age 33.3

💨 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 La Salle, CO?

La Salle has a cost index of 108 (100 = national average). It is 8% above the national average.

What is average rent in La Salle, CO?

The median gross rent in La Salle is $1,213 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in La Salle?

The median home value in La Salle is $362,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in La Salle?

The median household income in La Salle is $91,635 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in La Salle, CO?

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

Is La Salle, CO affordable?

La Salle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 108 (100 = US average).

La Salle at a Glance

Population
3,119
Median Income
$91,635
Home Value
$362,700
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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