Black Hawk, CO vs Morrison, CO

Black Hawk is moderately more affordable than Morrison, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Black Hawk scores 132 compared to 150 for Morrison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Hawk is $1,813/month compared to $1,724/month in Morrison — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Morrison has cheaper rent, Black Hawk actually has lower median home values ($486,700 vs $739,900).

Median household income in Black Hawk is $112,727 compared to $116,667 in Morrison (-3.4%). Morrison 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 Black Hawk spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Morrison.