Broomfield, CO vs Westminster, CO

Westminster is moderately more affordable than Broomfield, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Broomfield scores 152 compared to 133 for Westminster, 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 $1,816/month in Westminster — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westminster is more affordable at $497,400 median vs $631,600.

Median household income in Broomfield is $121,025 compared to $96,145 in Westminster (+25.9%). 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 22.7% in Westminster.