What is the cost of living in Craig, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Craig has an overall cost of living index of 105, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Colorado, Craig has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Colorado's index of 114.
The standard of living in Craig ranks as #11 most affordable out of the 111 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies Craig ranks as the #100 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
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Craig Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Craig. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Craig is 103.
The Groceries index in Craig is 105.
The Health index in Craig is 95.
The Housing index in Craig is 108.
The Transportation index in Craig is 111.
The Utilities index in Craig is 108.
| Living Expense | Craig | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Craig Cost Of Living Compared To Colorado Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Craig, CO Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Colorado, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Craig is $304,796.
The Median Rent in Craig is $1,045.
The Median Income in Craig is $72,636.
The Home Value To Income in Craig is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Craig is 0.17x.
Craig, CO Costs By Category
Detailed Craig Services costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Craig Groceries costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Craig Health costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Craig Transportation costs vs. Colorado
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Craig
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Craig. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Steamboat Springs, CO has a cost of living index of 149, 1.4x Craig.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Craig |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 13,433 | 149 | 1.4x |
