Berkley, CO vs Fountain, CO

Fountain is moderately more affordable than Berkley, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Berkley scores 126 compared to 119 for Fountain, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berkley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berkley is $1,709/month compared to $1,778/month in Fountain — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berkley has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $453,600).

Median household income in Berkley is $76,232 compared to $85,246 in Fountain (-10.6%). Fountain offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Berkley spend roughly 26.9% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Fountain.