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Is Milliken, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,22927% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$115,939about $9,662/month · 33% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$406,70022% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (92.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,160 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 70 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Milliken
$2,229
Redlands
$1,578
Fort Lupton
$1,326
Stonegate
$2,301
Woodmoor
$2,413
Gypsum
$2,315
Timnath
$2,660

How much do households earn in Milliken?

Under $25k
6.8%
$25k–50k
16.3%
$50k–100k
29.6%
$100k–150k
40.8%
$150k+
6.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Milliken

🏛️ Property tax$2,570a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Milliken

Commute to work31.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Milliken?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $593 a month less.

Renting
$2,229
Owning
$2,822

Owning assumes a typical $406,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,670 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Milliken, CO?

Renting in Milliken costs a median of about $2,229 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,160 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Milliken cheap or expensive?

Milliken is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $115,939. It ranks 70th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Milliken?

The median homeowner in Milliken pays $2,570 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Milliken 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 Milliken?

The median home value in Milliken is $406,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,871 people live in Milliken. Numbers are typical (middle) values.