Cost of Living in Redlands, CO

Population 8,771 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

139
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Redlands is a smaller Colorado community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $97,500 and housing costs ($466,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Redlands lies roughly 180 miles east of the nearest major metro, Provo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Provo's $437,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 153
Rent 118

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

About the Cost of Living in Redlands

The median home value in Redlands is $466,400 — 53% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,546/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,500/year is 31% 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, Redlands has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$466,400
53% above avg
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
18% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.1x
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 89.9%
Renter-occupied 10.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,546
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,160/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
21.0 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.7%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.2%

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
$97,500
31% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,150
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.4%
Graduate degree 20.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.8
Male median age 43.4
Female median age 52.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
67.4%
Good air days/yr
90
Max AQI recorded
64
PM2.5 days
301
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Redlands, CO?

Redlands has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in Redlands, CO?

The median gross rent in Redlands is $1,546 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Redlands?

The median home value in Redlands is $466,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Redlands?

The median household income in Redlands is $97,500 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Redlands, CO?

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

Is Redlands, CO affordable?

Redlands is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

Redlands at a Glance

Population
8,771
Median Income
$97,500
Home Value
$466,400
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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