Berthoud, CO vs Fountain, CO

Fountain is moderately more affordable than Berthoud, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Berthoud scores 126 compared to 119 for Fountain, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berthoud can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berthoud is $1,708/month compared to $1,778/month in Fountain — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berthoud has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $487,700).

Median household income in Berthoud is $111,297 compared to $85,246 in Fountain (+30.6%). While Berthoud is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berthoud spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Fountain.