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Is Eaton, CO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8103% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$114,638about $9,553/month · 32% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$475,90043% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (95.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,400 a year. That is $35 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 32 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Eaton
$1,810
Salida
$2,426
Estes Park
$2,891
Mead
$1,352
Avon
$2,324
Battlement Mesa
$1,946
Sheridan
$1,711

How much do households earn in Eaton?

Under $25k
6.1%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
24.8%
$150k+
15.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Eaton 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 Eaton, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Eaton

🏛️ Property tax$2,015a year · 0.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$121a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Eaton

Commute to work25.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eaton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,492 a month less.

Renting
$1,810
Owning
$3,302

Owning assumes a typical $475,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,590 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Eaton, CO?

Renting in Eaton costs a median of about $1,810 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,400 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Eaton cheap or expensive?

Eaton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $114,638. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Eaton?

The median homeowner in Eaton pays $2,015 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.

Is Eaton 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 Eaton?

The median home value in Eaton is $475,900, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,867 people live in Eaton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.