Cost of Living in Todd Creek, CO

Population 5,069 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

281
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Todd Creek run well above the national baseline, with a median of $857,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $185,417 place the city among the better-paid Colorado metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Todd Creek sits roughly 6 miles northeast of Thornton. Median home values run roughly 78% higher than Thornton's $482,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 281

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

About the Cost of Living in Todd Creek

The median home value in Todd Creek is $856,800 — 181% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $185,417/year is 149% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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, Todd Creek has a cost of living index of 281 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 181% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$856,800
181% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$240,051
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 99.2%
Renter-occupied 0.8%

🛒 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
33.2 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.9%
Carpooled
10.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
22.6%

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
$185,417
149% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,095
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.1%
Graduate degree 14.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 41.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
112
PM2.5 days
180
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Todd Creek, CO?

Todd Creek has a cost index of 281 (100 = national average). It is 181% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Todd Creek?

The median home value in Todd Creek is $856,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Todd Creek?

The median household income in Todd Creek is $185,417 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Todd Creek, CO?

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

Is Todd Creek, CO affordable?

Todd Creek is above average in cost of living, with an index of 281 — about 181% higher than the national average.