Cost of Living in Mesa Verde, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
84.3
100 = national avg
-15.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$37,075
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$87,631
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing88.5
Food87.1
Transportation74.2
Healthcare89.7
Utilities90.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,777
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,201
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mesa Verde is 84.3, which is 15.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,075 per year to cover basic expenses.