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Is Redlands, CO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57810% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,644about $8,304/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$487,50047% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes. Most homes (91.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,120 a year. That is $30 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 23 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Redlands?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
21.7%
$50k–100k
26.1%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
20.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Redlands

SizeRedlandsU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,423$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,790$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Redlands

🏛️ Property tax$1,869a year · 0.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$137a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Redlands

Commute to work19.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Redlands?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,805 a month less.

Renting
$1,578
Owning
$3,383

Owning assumes a typical $487,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,750 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Redlands, CO?

Renting in Redlands costs a median of about $1,578 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,120 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Redlands cheap or expensive?

Redlands is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $99,644. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Redlands?

The median homeowner in Redlands pays $1,869 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.

Is Redlands 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 Redlands?

The median home value in Redlands is $487,500, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,868 people live in Redlands. Numbers are typical (middle) values.