Cost of Living in Strasburg
I-70 east gateway, rural acreage, agricultural heritage, and the metro's most affordable frontier
What it costs to live in Strasburg
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Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$2,999 – $3,299 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $2,528 |
| Property tax | $338 |
| HOA | $0 – $100 |
| Insurance | $133 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$698 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~71 min to downtown) | $198 |
Utilities$350 | |
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| Electric & gas (CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA) · Colorado Natural Gas) | $205 |
| Water (Strasburg Sanitation & Water District) | $75 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$650 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $650 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
car-dependent, almost all errands require a car
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $450K–$550K
- Data Year
- 2026
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.60–0.81% effective (Adams/Arapahoe County varies by parcel)
- Sales Tax Rate
- 3.25% combined (state 2.9% + county 0.35%; no city sales tax, unincorporated)
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
- Cost of Living vs National
- Acreage properties ($450K–$550K) offset by lower taxes; goods/services carry rural premium
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Strasburg Sanitation & Water District
- Electric & Gas
- CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA) · Colorado Natural Gas
- Internet Providers
- ESTech (fiber, shared I-70 corridor network), Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink)
- Trash & Recycling
- Private hauler (unincorporated area)
- Snow Removal
- County roads, limited; private driveways are owner responsibility
Income & Cost Context
- Cost of Living Index
- 121 (21% above national average per BestPlaces; housing with acreage drives cost)
- Avg Childcare Cost
- ~$900–$1,100/mo full-time
Common QuestionsFAQ, Strasburg
What is the median home price in Strasburg?
The median home price in Strasburg is $450K–$550K as of 2026, reflecting the acreage-property market. Parcels of 5–35 acres are common, so buyers are purchasing homes with land rather than standard suburban lots. The cost of living index is 121 (21% above the national average), driven largely by acreage property values.
What is the cost of living in Strasburg?
Strasburg’s cost of living index is 121, or 21% above the national average, driven primarily by acreage property values ($450K–$550K median). The combined sales tax rate is only 3.25% (state 2.9% + county 0.35%) since Strasburg is unincorporated and has no city sales tax. The effective property tax rate is ~0.60–0.81% depending on whether the parcel is in Adams or Arapahoe County. Goods and services carry a rural premium.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.