Cost of Living in Erie
Fast-growing Front Range town where Boulder County charm meets wide-open space
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $710K–$740K
- Data Year
- 2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- 9.1% population growth in 2024 (#15 nationally) driving demand
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- Boulder County side: ~0.55–0.58%. Weld County side: ~0.77% (metro districts add more)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 3.5% (town portion, collected by state)
- Cost of Living vs National
- ~36% above national average (housing-driven). ~25% less expensive than Boulder.
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Town of Erie (4.5% rate increase in 2025, tiered system)
- Electric & Gas
- United Power (primary) / Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Comcast/Xfinity (primary), CenturyLink/Lumen fiber (some areas)
- Trash & Recycling
- Town of Erie services
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $173,349
- Cost of Living Index
- ~36% above national average (housing-driven)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- $1,400–$1,800/mo for full-time infant care
Common Questions
FAQ — Erie
What is the median home price in Erie?
Erie’s median home price ranges from $710K to $740K as of 2026, based on Redfin ($709K, Jan 2026) and Zillow ZHVI ($738K). This is approximately $200K–$300K less than nearby Boulder. HOA fees and metro district surcharges are common in newer Weld County developments like Vista Ridge and Erie Highlands.
What is the cost of living in Erie?
Erie’s cost of living is approximately 36% above the national average, driven primarily by housing. On the Boulder County side, property tax rates are 0.55–0.58%, while the Weld County side runs approximately 0.77% with metro districts adding more. The town sales tax rate is 3.5%. Erie is roughly 25% less expensive than Boulder overall.