Aspen, CO vs Meridian Village, CO

Meridian Village is moderately more affordable than Aspen, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Aspen scores 206 compared to 193 for Meridian Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aspen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aspen is $1,897/month compared to $3,125/month in Meridian Village — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aspen has cheaper rent, Meridian Village actually has lower median home values ($742,800 vs $1,375,000).

Median household income in Aspen is $78,636 compared to $198,707 in Meridian Village (-60.4%). Meridian Village offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aspen spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Meridian Village.