salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,240 a year. That is $13 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 2 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Junta?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Junta
| Size | La Junta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $599 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $788 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,238 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Junta 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 La Junta, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Junta
Life in La Junta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Junta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $671 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $194,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Junta, CO?
Renting in La Junta costs a median of about $681 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in La Junta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,240 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Junta cheap or expensive?
La Junta is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $56,422. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Junta?
The median homeowner in La Junta pays $562 a year in property taxes, about 0.29% of the median home value.
Is La Junta 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 La Junta?
The median home value in La Junta is $194,800, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,140 people live in La Junta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.