Berthoud, CO vs Manitou Springs, CO

Manitou Springs is moderately more affordable than Berthoud, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Berthoud scores 126 compared to 115 for Manitou Springs, 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 $1,175/month in Manitou Springs — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Manitou Springs has cheaper rent, Berthoud actually has lower median home values ($487,700 vs $545,800).

Median household income in Berthoud is $111,297 compared to $76,550 in Manitou Springs (+45.4%). 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 18.4% in Manitou Springs.