Cost of Living in Cortez, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.6
100 = national avg
-7.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,737
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,288
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing105.8
Food89.3
Transportation78.5
Healthcare91.4
Utilities94.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$906
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,180
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cortez is 92.6, which is 7.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 105.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,737 per year to cover basic expenses.