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Cost of living in Grand County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$3,244/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,794 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,195 37%
Federal tax $576 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $359 11%
Transport $250 8%
State tax $166 5%
Energy $158 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Grand County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,027
per month
1 bedroom
$1,195
per month
2 bedroom
$1,323
per month
3 bedroom
$1,594
per month
4 bedroom
$2,222
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grand County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,558
per year
Individual earnings
$45,250
per year
Per capita
$49,770
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grand County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$507,200
Annual property tax
$1,763

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grand County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Grand County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.2%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Grand County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Grand County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.7 min
Drive alone
61.3%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
21.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grand County

What it costs to live in Grand County each month.

Single person
$3,244
per month
  • Rent $1,195
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $576
  • State tax $166
Couple
$4,756
per month
  • Rent $1,323
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,054
  • State tax $310
Family
$7,183
per month
  • Rent $1,594
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,054
  • State tax $310

Frequently asked questions about Grand County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grand County?

In Grand County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,195 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,323 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,594 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grand County?

In Grand County, CO, the average household income is $84,558 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,250 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grand County?

The estimated cost of living in Grand County, CO is approximately $3,244 per month for a single person, $4,756 for a couple, $7,183 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grand County?

The combined sales tax rate in Grand County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Grand County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grand County, CO would need approximately $3,244 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,558 per year ($7,047 per month). Grand County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grand County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grand County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grand County?

The average home value in Grand County, CO is $507,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,763, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grand County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources