Brighton, CO vs Centennial, CO

Brighton is moderately more affordable than Centennial, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Brighton scores 129 compared to 151 for Centennial, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centennial 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 $2,061/month in Centennial — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brighton is more affordable at $475,100 median vs $626,700.

Median household income in Brighton is $100,134 compared to $128,167 in Centennial (-21.9%). While Centennial 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 19.3% in Centennial.