What is the cost of living in Lamar, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lamar has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Colorado, Lamar has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Colorado's index of 114.
The standard of living in Lamar ranks as #2 most affordable out of the 111 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies Lamar ranks as the #109 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
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Lamar Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lamar. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lamar is 106.
The Groceries index in Lamar is 108.
The Health index in Lamar is 65.
The Housing index in Lamar is 102.
The Transportation index in Lamar is 108.
The Utilities index in Lamar is 111.
| Living Expense | Lamar | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 107 | 100 |
Lamar Cost Of Living Compared To Colorado Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Lamar, 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 Lamar is $180,906.
The Median Rent in Lamar is $858.
The Median Income in Lamar is $53,188.
The Home Value To Income in Lamar is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lamar is 0.19x.
