What is the cost of living in Trinidad, CO?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Trinidad has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Colorado, Trinidad has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than Colorado's index of 114.
The standard of living in Trinidad ranks as #5 most affordable out of the 111 places we measured in Colorado. By definition, that implies Trinidad ranks as the #106 most expensive place in the Centennial State.
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Trinidad Cost Of Living Vs. Colorado
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Trinidad. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Trinidad is 106.
The Groceries index in Trinidad is 106.
The Health index in Trinidad is 78.
The Housing index in Trinidad is 103.
The Transportation index in Trinidad is 109.
The Utilities index in Trinidad is 113.
| Living Expense | Trinidad | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 107 | 100 |
Trinidad Cost Of Living Compared To Colorado Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Trinidad Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Trinidad, 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 Trinidad is $230,017.
The Median Rent in Trinidad is $910.
The Median Income in Trinidad is $52,273.
The Home Value To Income in Trinidad is 4.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Trinidad is 0.21x.
Trinidad, CO Costs By Category
Detailed Trinidad Services costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Trinidad Groceries costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Trinidad Health costs vs. Colorado
Detailed Trinidad Transportation costs vs. Colorado
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Trinidad
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Trinidad. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Raton, NM has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Trinidad.
