salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,040 a year. That is $47 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 93 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Salida?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Salida
| Size | Salida | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,163 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,691 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,885 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Salida 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 Salida, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Salida
Life in Salida
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Salida?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,074 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $648,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Salida, CO?
Renting in Salida costs a median of about $2,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Salida?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,040 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Salida cheap or expensive?
Salida is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.5% of the typical household income of $75,544. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Salida?
The median homeowner in Salida pays $1,678 a year in property taxes, about 0.26% of the median home value.
Is Salida 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 Salida?
The median home value in Salida is $648,500, about 8.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,861 people live in Salida. Numbers are typical (middle) values.