Bennett, CO vs Ridgway, CO

Bennett is moderately more affordable than Ridgway, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Bennett scores 112 compared to 132 for Ridgway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennett is $1,328/month compared to $1,336/month in Ridgway — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bennett is more affordable at $426,500 median vs $677,700.

Median household income in Bennett is $92,450 compared to $88,218 in Ridgway (+4.8%). Bennett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennett spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Ridgway.