Cost of Living in Milliken, CO
Population 8,695 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Milliken a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $398,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Milliken sits roughly 9 miles southwest of Greeley. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Greeley's $370,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Milliken
The median home value in Milliken is $398,200 — 31% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $100,567/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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, Milliken has a cost of living index of 131 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% more expensive.
Milliken has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
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EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Milliken, CO?
Milliken has a cost index of 131 (100 = national average). It is 31% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Milliken?
The median home value in Milliken is $398,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Milliken?
The median household income in Milliken is $100,567 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Milliken, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Milliken is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Milliken, CO affordable?
Milliken is above average in cost of living, with an index of 131 — about 31% higher than the national average.
Milliken at a Glance
- Population
- 8,695
- Median Income
- $100,567
- Home Value
- $398,200
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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