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Is Clifton, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14335% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,190about $4,683/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$250,50025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,720 a year. That is $22 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 10 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clifton
$1,143
Durango
$2,071
Cimarron Hills
$2,266
Johnstown
$2,309
Sherrelwood
$1,770
Golden
$2,247
Louisville
$2,684

How much do households earn in Clifton?

Under $25k
19.6%
$25k–50k
30.4%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
8.2%
$150k+
1.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clifton

SizeCliftonU.S. average
1 bedroom$919$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,060$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,613$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,081$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Clifton overall?

Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
127
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clifton, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clifton

🏛️ Property tax$975a year · 0.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clifton

Commute to work22.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clifton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $595 a month less.

Renting
$1,143
Owning
$1,738

Owning assumes a typical $250,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clifton, CO?

Renting in Clifton costs a median of about $1,143 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in Clifton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,720 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clifton cheap or expensive?

Clifton is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $56,190. It ranks 10th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clifton?

The median homeowner in Clifton pays $975 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.

Is Clifton 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 Clifton?

The median home value in Clifton is $250,500, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

19,518 people live in Clifton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.