Cost of Living in Mount Crested Butte, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
162.6
100 = national avg
+62.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$71,526
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$169,061
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing218.0
Food121.2
Transportation142.4
Healthcare117.0
Utilities136.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,149
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,334
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mount Crested Butte is 162.6, which is 62.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 218.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,526 per year to cover basic expenses.