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Is Evans, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,48415% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,495about $6,791/month · 6% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$351,0006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,360 a year. That is $29 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 21 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Evans
$1,484
Four Square Mile
$1,874
Montrose
$1,610
Louisville
$2,684
Golden
$2,247
Cimarron Hills
$2,266
Columbine
$3,693

How much do households earn in Evans?

Under $25k
11.8%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
37.6%
$100k–150k
19.8%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Evans

SizeEvansU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,513$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,506$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,815$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,134$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Evans

🏛️ Property tax$1,677a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$118a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Evans

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Evans?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $951 a month less.

Renting
$1,484
Owning
$2,435

Owning assumes a typical $351,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Evans, CO?

Renting in Evans costs a median of about $1,484 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,360 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Evans cheap or expensive?

Evans is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $81,495. It ranks 21st cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Evans?

The median homeowner in Evans pays $1,677 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Evans 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 Evans?

The median home value in Evans is $351,000, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

22,396 people live in Evans. Numbers are typical (middle) values.