Brush, CO vs Fruita, CO

Brush is moderately more affordable than Fruita, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Brush scores 89 compared to 101 for Fruita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brush is $1,048/month compared to $1,275/month in Fruita — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brush is more affordable at $265,300 median vs $361,500.

Median household income in Brush is $73,026 compared to $77,680 in Fruita (-6%). The higher salaries in Fruita partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brush spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Fruita.