Cost of Living in Milliken, CO

Population 8,695 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

131
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 131

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$398,200
31% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$220,066
Zillow ZHVI
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 89.0%
Renter-occupied 11.0%

🛒 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
38.2 min
41% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
10.2%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
13.8%

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
$100,567
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,290
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor Force Participation
79.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.1
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 30.8

💨 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 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.