Broomfield, CO vs Englewood, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Englewood is 18.3% cheaper than Broomfield. With a cost index of 128 vs 152, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Englewood to Broomfield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Broomfield is $2,074/month compared to $1,563/month in Englewood — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Englewood is more affordable at $534,000 median vs $631,600.

Median household income in Broomfield is $121,025 compared to $82,016 in Englewood (+47.6%). While Broomfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Broomfield spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Englewood.