Brighton, CO vs Castle Rock, CO

Brighton is moderately more affordable than Castle Rock, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Brighton scores 129 compared to 147 for Castle Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castle Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brighton is $1,734/month compared to $1,946/month in Castle Rock — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brighton is more affordable at $475,100 median vs $621,700.

Median household income in Brighton is $100,134 compared to $143,031 in Castle Rock (-30%). While Castle Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brighton spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Castle Rock.