Brighton, CO vs Four Square Mile, CO

Brighton, CO and Four Square Mile, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Brighton scores 129 while Four Square Mile 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 $1,796/month in Four Square Mile — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brighton has cheaper rent, Four Square Mile actually has lower median home values ($448,200 vs $475,100).

Median household income in Brighton is $100,134 compared to $73,318 in Four Square Mile (+36.6%). 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 29.4% in Four Square Mile.