What is the cost of living in Gunnison, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gunnison has an overall cost of living index of 114, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Colorado, Gunnison has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Colorado's index of 114.
The standard of living in Gunnison ranks as #23 most affordable out of the 111 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies Gunnison ranks as the #88 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
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Gunnison Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gunnison. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gunnison is 104.
The Groceries index in Gunnison is 106.
The Health index in Gunnison is 130.
The Housing index in Gunnison is 107.
The Transportation index in Gunnison is 110.
The Utilities index in Gunnison is 108.
| Living Expense | Gunnison | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 130 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Gunnison Cost Of Living Compared To Colorado Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Gunnison, 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 Gunnison is $620,585.
The Median Rent in Gunnison is $1,230.
The Median Income in Gunnison is $62,189.
The Home Value To Income in Gunnison is 10.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gunnison is 0.24x.
Gunnison, CO Costs By Category
Detailed Gunnison Services costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Gunnison Groceries costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Gunnison Health costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Gunnison Transportation costs vs. Colorado
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gunnison
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gunnison. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Aspen, CO has a cost of living index of 156, 1.4x Gunnison.
Salida, CO has a cost of living index of 125, 1.1x Gunnison.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gunnison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen, CO | 6,756 | 156 | 1.4x |
| Salida, CO | 5,861 | 125 | 1.1x |
