Blende, CO vs Keenesburg, CO

Blende is moderately more affordable than Keenesburg, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Blende scores 97 compared to 111 for Keenesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Keenesburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blende is $1,479/month compared to $1,438/month in Keenesburg — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Keenesburg has cheaper rent, Blende actually has lower median home values ($240,700 vs $410,500).

Median household income in Blende is $50,385 compared to $83,490 in Keenesburg (-39.7%). While Keenesburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blende spend roughly 35.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Keenesburg. The Keenesburg ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.