With a Purchasing Power Index of 101294.0, a median household income of $103,174 in Eagle County, Colorado has the equivalent buying power of $104,509,072 in an average U.S. county.
Because the Housing Rent index is 86.8 (vs. the national average of 100), housing is the primary driver of the local cost of living. Prospective residents should budget carefully for rent or mortgage payments, even if everyday goods and services feel relatively affordable.
*A score above 100 means costs are higher than the national average. Notice how housing (Rents) drives the overall cost.