1 facility hiring travelers, 1 opening. A two-bedroom in Salida runs about $1,400 a month at HUD fair market rent, 33% under Aurora's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center | 1 | $2,435 | $2,435 | 25 | Critical Access Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, Colorado runs housing 27% above and utilities 15% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Colorado, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% above |
| Housing | 27% above |
| Utilities | 15% below |
| Groceries and goods | 1% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Salida is $1,400 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,070.
Colorado taxes wage income.
Against Aurora, a two-bedroom here runs 33% lower ($1,400 against $2,090).