salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,480 a year. That is $27 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 18 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rifle?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rifle
| Size | Rifle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $683 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,409 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,927 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rifle 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 Rifle, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rifle
Life in Rifle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rifle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,482 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $413,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rifle, CO?
Renting in Rifle costs a median of about $1,387 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Rifle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,480 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rifle cheap or expensive?
Rifle is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $86,280. It ranks 18th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rifle?
The median homeowner in Rifle pays $1,448 a year in property taxes, about 0.35% of the median home value.
Is Rifle 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 Rifle?
The median home value in Rifle is $413,500, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
10,570 people live in Rifle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.