salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,840 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 44 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Battlement Mesa?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Battlement Mesa
| Size | Battlement Mesa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $774 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,911 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Battlement Mesa overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Battlement Mesa, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Battlement Mesa
Life in Battlement Mesa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Battlement Mesa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $224 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $312,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Battlement Mesa, CO?
Renting in Battlement Mesa costs a median of about $1,946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Battlement Mesa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Battlement Mesa cheap or expensive?
Battlement Mesa is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $82,130. It ranks 44th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Battlement Mesa?
The median homeowner in Battlement Mesa pays $1,175 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is Battlement Mesa more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Battlement Mesa?
The median home value in Battlement Mesa is $312,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,755 people live in Battlement Mesa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.