Cost of Living in Yuma, CO
Population 3,427 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Yuma a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $180,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Geographically, Yuma lies roughly 110 miles east of the nearest major metro, Aurora. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Aurora's $445,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Yuma
The median home value in Yuma is $180,000 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $943/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,102/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, 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, Yuma has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.
Yuma has limited residential data
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Yuma, CO?
Yuma has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.
What is average rent in Yuma, CO?
The median gross rent in Yuma is $943 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Yuma?
The median home value in Yuma is $180,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Yuma?
The median household income in Yuma is $52,102 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Yuma, CO?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Yuma is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Yuma, CO affordable?
Yes, Yuma is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.
Yuma at a Glance
- Population
- 3,427
- Median Income
- $52,102
- Home Value
- $180,000
- Median Rent
- $943/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.7%
- Sales Tax
- 7.8%
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