Broomfield, CO vs Ken Caryl, CO

Ken Caryl is moderately more affordable than Broomfield, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Broomfield scores 152 compared to 143 for Ken Caryl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Broomfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broomfield is $2,074/month compared to $1,950/month in Ken Caryl — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ken Caryl is more affordable at $565,700 median vs $631,600.

Median household income in Broomfield is $121,025 compared to $116,838 in Ken Caryl (+3.6%). The higher salaries in Broomfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Broomfield spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Ken Caryl.