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Cost of living in Pitkin County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$4,130/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 17,119 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,963 48%
Federal tax $754 18%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $359 9%
State tax $206 5%
Energy $158 4%
Transport $150 4%
Water $60 1%

Rent in Pitkin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,597
per month
1 bedroom
$1,963
per month
2 bedroom
$2,174
per month
3 bedroom
$2,778
per month
4 bedroom
$3,477
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pitkin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$100,318
per year
Individual earnings
$56,157
per year
Per capita
$105,096
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pitkin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$1,131,200
Annual property tax
$4,450

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.5%

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 Pitkin 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 Pitkin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.4 min
Drive alone
48.5%
Public transit
12.2%
Work from home
14.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pitkin County

What it costs to live in Pitkin County each month.

Single person
$4,130
per month
  • Rent $1,963
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $150
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $754
  • State tax $206
Couple
$5,773
per month
  • Rent $2,174
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $200
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,312
  • State tax $368
Family
$8,513
per month
  • Rent $2,778
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $280
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,312
  • State tax $368

Frequently asked questions about Pitkin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pitkin County?

In Pitkin County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,963 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,174 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,778 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pitkin County?

In Pitkin County, CO, the average household income is $100,318 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,157 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pitkin County?

The estimated cost of living in Pitkin County, CO is approximately $4,130 per month for a single person, $5,773 for a couple, $8,513 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pitkin County?

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

Is Pitkin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pitkin County, CO would need approximately $4,130 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $100,318 per year ($8,360 per month). Pitkin County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Pitkin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pitkin County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pitkin County?

The average home value in Pitkin County, CO is $1,131,200, with average annual property taxes of $4,450, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pitkin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pitkin County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pitkin County is in the Rifle, CO metro area.

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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