Bennett, CO vs Wiggins, CO

Wiggins is moderately more affordable than Bennett, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Bennett scores 112 compared to 106 for Wiggins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bennett 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 $1,392/month in Wiggins — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bennett has cheaper rent, Wiggins actually has lower median home values ($322,900 vs $426,500).

Median household income in Bennett is $92,450 compared to $89,948 in Wiggins (+2.8%). Bennett does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennett spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Wiggins.