Berthoud, CO vs Silverthorne, CO

Berthoud is moderately more affordable than Silverthorne, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Berthoud scores 126 compared to 147 for Silverthorne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silverthorne 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 $1,804/month in Silverthorne — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berthoud is more affordable at $487,700 median vs $691,300.

Median household income in Berthoud is $111,297 compared to $114,185 in Silverthorne (-2.5%). Silverthorne 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 Berthoud spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Silverthorne.