Cost of Living in Strasburg
I-70 east gateway — rural acreage, agricultural heritage, and the metro's most affordable frontier
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
FAQ — 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.