Berthoud, CO vs New Castle, CO

Berthoud, CO and New Castle, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Berthoud scores 126 while New Castle scores 125 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Berthoud is $1,708/month compared to $1,627/month in New Castle — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Castle has cheaper rent, Berthoud actually has lower median home values ($487,700 vs $488,600).

Median household income in Berthoud is $111,297 compared to $88,421 in New Castle (+25.9%). 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 22.1% in New Castle.