1 opening at $2,435/week in Salida, CO — Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
1 opening at $2,435/week right now.
Prices in Colorado run 3% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.1 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 127.4 | 27% higher |
| Utilities | 85.0 | 15% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 98.7 | 1% lower |
| Services | 99.6 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,070 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,400 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,960 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,300 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Salida is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Salida is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Salida is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.