Bayfield, CO vs Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

Hot Sulphur Springs is moderately more affordable than Bayfield, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Bayfield scores 108 compared to 102 for Hot Sulphur Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayfield is $1,265/month compared to $1,183/month in Hot Sulphur Springs — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Sulphur Springs is more affordable at $376,600 median vs $418,400.

Median household income in Bayfield is $92,821 compared to $90,221 in Hot Sulphur Springs (+2.9%). The higher salaries in Bayfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayfield spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Hot Sulphur Springs.