Castle Rock, CO Cost Of Living
Castle Rock's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Colorado
In America
What is the cost of living in Castle Rock, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Castle Rock has an overall cost of living index of 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Colorado, Castle Rock has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Colorado's index of 112.
The standard of living in Castle Rock ranks as #4,800 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies Castle Rock ranks as the #1,619 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
Castle Rock Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
| Living Expense | Castle Rock | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 164 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 87 | 100 | |
Castle Rock, CO Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Colorado, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Castle Rock | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $444,800 | $369,900 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,630 | $1,335 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $113,585 | $75,231 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.9x | 4.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.21x | 0.2x |
Detailed Castle Rock Services Costs Vs. Colorado
| Item | Castle Rock | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.98 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $12.9 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.78 | $14.67 |
Detailed Castle Rock Groceries Costs Vs. Colorado
| Item | Castle Rock | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.11 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.48 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.76 | $2.05 |
Detailed Castle Rock Health Costs Vs. Colorado
| Item | Castle Rock | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21.67 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $44.29 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.89 | $2.34 |
Detailed Castle Rock Transportation Costs Vs. Colorado
| Item | Castle Rock | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.05 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.49 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.98 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $104.86 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $111.77 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $105.51 | $99.13 |
Detailed Castle Rock Utilities Costs Vs. Colorado
| Item | Castle Rock | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.49 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $57.16 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $105.51 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $186.48 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Castle Rock
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Castle Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial, CO | 111,331 | 126 | 1.1x |
| Parker, CO | 55,460 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Littleton, CO | 46,208 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Lone Tree, CO | 13,381 | 145 | 1.2x |
| Cherry Creek, CO | 11,503 | 143 | 1.2x |
| Castle Pines, CO | 10,977 | 145 | 1.2x |
| The Pinery, CO | 10,033 | 139 | 1.2x |
| Roxborough Park, CO | 9,004 | 128 | 1.1x |
| Woodmoor, CO | 8,474 | 130 | 1.1x |
