What is the cost of living in La Junta, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, La Junta has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Colorado, La Junta has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Colorado's index of 114.
The standard of living in La Junta ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 111 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies La Junta ranks as the #110 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
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La Junta Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in La Junta. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in La Junta is 106.
The Groceries index in La Junta is 106.
The Health index in La Junta is 54.
The Housing index in La Junta is 103.
The Transportation index in La Junta is 110.
The Utilities index in La Junta is 114.
| Living Expense | La Junta | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 107 | 100 |
La Junta Cost Of Living Compared To Colorado Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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La Junta, 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 La Junta is $158,562.
The Median Rent in La Junta is $642.
The Median Income in La Junta is $52,315.
The Home Value To Income in La Junta is 3.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in La Junta is 0.15x.
