Cost of Living in Wellington, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
175.0
100 = national avg
+75.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$77,016
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$182,037
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing232.1
Food129.4
Transportation158.8
Healthcare123.5
Utilities144.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,537
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,732
per month
The overall cost of living index in Wellington is 175.0, which is 75.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 232.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $77,016 per year to cover basic expenses.