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Cost of living in Weld County, CO

Part of the Greeley Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,369/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 340,711 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,203 36%
Federal tax $614 18%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $359 11%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $175 5%
Energy $158 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Weld County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,107
per month
1 bedroom
$1,203
per month
2 bedroom
$1,528
per month
3 bedroom
$2,141
per month
4 bedroom
$2,443
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Weld County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$93,287
per year
Individual earnings
$47,622
per year
Per capita
$41,661
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Weld County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$444,500
Annual property tax
$2,242

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Weld 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 Weld County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.5%

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 Weld 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 Weld County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.3 min
Drive alone
73.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
13.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Weld County

What it costs to live in Weld County each month.

Single person
$3,369
per month
  • Rent $1,203
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $614
  • State tax $175
Couple
$5,206
per month
  • Rent $1,528
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,197
  • State tax $342
Family
$7,975
per month
  • Rent $2,141
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,197
  • State tax $342

Frequently asked questions about Weld County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Weld County?

In Weld County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,203 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,528 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,141 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Weld County?

In Weld County, CO, the average household income is $93,287 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,622 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Weld County?

The estimated cost of living in Weld County, CO is approximately $3,369 per month for a single person, $5,206 for a couple, $7,975 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Weld County?

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

Is Weld County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Weld County, CO would need approximately $3,369 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $93,287 per year ($7,774 per month). Weld County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Weld County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Weld County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Weld County?

The average home value in Weld County, CO is $444,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,242, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Weld County compare to other areas?

You can compare Weld County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Weld County is in the Greeley, 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