Aristocrat Ranchettes, CO vs Orchard Mesa, CO

Orchard Mesa is moderately more affordable than Aristocrat Ranchettes, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Aristocrat Ranchettes scores 118 compared to 106 for Orchard Mesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aristocrat Ranchettes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aristocrat Ranchettes is $1,691/month compared to $1,588/month in Orchard Mesa — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchard Mesa is more affordable at $304,200 median vs $398,300.

Median household income in Aristocrat Ranchettes is $87,604 compared to $76,173 in Orchard Mesa (+15%). While Aristocrat Ranchettes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aristocrat Ranchettes spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Orchard Mesa.