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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
24%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Cimarron Hills Colorado National
Cost of living112111100
Goods & Services111104100
Groceries104101100
Health care105100100
Housing124134100
Transportation104105100
Utilities9991100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Cimarron Hills, CO

Knowing the cost of living in Cimarron Hills allows individuals to create a realistic budget. This helps them understand how their income will cover expenses and whether they need to make financial adjustments. The cost of living in any region can fluctuate due to various factors. To assess the cost of living consistently across different areas, a national average of 100 serves as the basis for the cost of living index. The cost of living in Cimarron Hills stands at 112, marking it 12% higher than the national average.

Housing costs make up a big chunk of the cost of living in Cimarron Hills, and they usually eat into a large part of your take-home pay. Unfortunately, in this area, both buying a home and renting one costs 23.9% more than the average city. This includes stuff like home prices, rent, mortgage rates, and insurance.

The things you purchase regularly, like clothes, haircuts, movie tickets and gym memberships, can make a big dent in your budget and make up 33% of the cost of living index. Unfortunately in Cimarron Hills, these items will cost you 10.5% more than what's considered the norm, making it a more expensive place to call home.

Is Cimarron Hills Affordable?

Is Cimarron Hills an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in Cimarron Hills, the median home price is 26.3% higher than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 18.3% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in Cimarron Hills come in at $71,342, which is 29% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Cimarron Hills?

Utilities: Similar to the prices of any other goods or services, utility expenditures can exhibit substantial variability, influenced by factors such as climate, energy sources accessibility, geographical location and state regulations. Costs related to electricity, water, heating, and waste disposal can fluctuate, whether higher or lower, contingent on the city or state. In Cimarron Hills, the utilities index is 1.1% lower than the national average.

Housing: High demand for housing in desirable locations can drive up property prices and rental rates. This can be a primary contributor to a higher cost of living. While low demand for housing, especially in undesirable locations, can have the reverse effect and drive prices down, resulting in a lower cost of living. The housing index in Cimarron Hills, is 23.9% higher than the national average.

Transportation: In areas where public transportation is scarce or unavailable, residents often find themselves compelled to own and upkeep vehicles, thereby increasing the overall cost of living. Monthly expenses encompass fuel, insurance, routine maintenance and potentially lease or financing payments. In Cimarron Hills, the transportation index is 4% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Cimarron Hills cost of living data you see above is sourced from the C2ER cost of living index, providing a practical and accurate means of comparing living expenses in urban areas. Updated quarterly, this index gathers data from over 300 independent researchers, covering more than 60 goods and services, in 6 different categories. These selections are made meticulously to represent a wide range of consumer expenditure categories. The weightings applied to cost differences are based on government survey data that tracks spending patterns among professional and executive households. It's important to note that while the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, AreaVibes factors tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each region.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Cimarron Hills is equal to the Colorado average
  • The cost of living in Cimarron Hills is 12% higher than the national average
  • Cimarron Hills housing is 24% higher than the national average
  • Colorado general sales tax is 43% lower than the national average
  • Colorado state income tax is 69% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$83,660$6,972$1,952$2,510
      Renters$42,386$3,532$989$1,272
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Cimarron Hills is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Cimarron Hills has a median income of about $83,660 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,952 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $42,386. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $989 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Colorado Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Colorado 2.9% 10%

      Colorado Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Colorado 4.4% 4.4%

      Goods & Services

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      Haircut $33.33$24.2637.4%
      Beauty Salon $47.14$45.563.5%
      Toothpaste $3.61$3.702.4%
      Shampoo $1.29$1.280.7%
      Movie $11.74$12.133.2%
      Bowling $18.60$18.003.3%

      Groceries

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.52$5.845.5%
      Fried Chicken $1.39$1.5711.4%
      Milk $4.69$4.670.4%
      Potatoes $4.14$4.9316.0%
      Pizza $12.36$12.092.2%
      Beer $10.75$10.413.3%

      Health Care

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $115.89$125.687.8%
      Doctor $148.28$135.789.2%
      Dentist $118.46$113.294.6%
      Ibuprofen $10.72$10.650.6%
      Lipitor $514.89$468.609.9%

      Housing

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      Home Price $233,200.00$184,700.0026.3%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,599.40$2,346.6910.8%
      Apartment Rent $1,123.00$949.0018.3%

      Transportation

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.64$3.465.3%
      Tire Balancing $60.47$59.920.9%

      Utilities

      Item Cimarron Hills National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $191.51$193.991.3%
      Phone $189.92$192.251.2%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.