Brighton, CO vs Englewood, CO

Brighton, CO and Englewood, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Brighton scores 129 while Englewood scores 128 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brighton is $1,734/month compared to $1,563/month in Englewood — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Englewood has cheaper rent, Brighton actually has lower median home values ($475,100 vs $534,000).

Median household income in Brighton is $100,134 compared to $82,016 in Englewood (+22.1%). While Brighton 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, less than the 22.9% in Englewood.