Colorado’s mountain towns are stunning, but for many retirees, they’re also out of reach financially. With median home prices of $541,842 (almost $200,000 higher than the U.S. median price of $356,000) and tourist-driven costs, the state can make even a modest living feel expensive.
The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice mountain views to stay on budget. Here are 10 scenic, slower-paced mountain towns where you can set yourself up for retirement to enjoy fresh air, outdoor access, and a lower cost of living, often for a fraction of what you’d pay in Colorado.
Editor’s note: All housing data comes from Zillow, unless otherwise stated. Cost-of-living figures are from the Economic Research Institute…