Beulah Valley, CO vs Idaho Springs, CO

Beulah Valley is moderately more affordable than Idaho Springs, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Beulah Valley scores 98 compared to 108 for Idaho Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Idaho Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Beulah Valley are $316,300 compared to $434,900 in Idaho Springs, a 27% gap.

Median household income in Beulah Valley is $52,664 compared to $85,450 in Idaho Springs (-38.4%). While Idaho Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.