Cost of Living in Windsor, CO
Population 35,918 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Windsor run well above the national baseline, with a median of $562,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $121,758 place the city among the better-paid Colorado metros.
Windsor sits roughly 9 miles northwest of Greeley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Greeley's $370,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Windsor
The median home value in Windsor is $562,300 — 84% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,780/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,758/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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, Windsor has a cost of living index of 165 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Windsor, CO?
Windsor has a cost index of 165 (100 = national average). It is 65% above the national average.
What is average rent in Windsor, CO?
The median gross rent in Windsor is $1,780 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Windsor?
The median home value in Windsor is $562,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Windsor?
The median household income in Windsor is $121,758 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Windsor, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Windsor is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Windsor, CO affordable?
Windsor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 165 — about 65% higher than the national average.
Windsor at a Glance
- Population
- 35,918
- Median Income
- $121,758
- Home Value
- $562,300
- Median Rent
- $1,780/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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