Brush, CO vs Sterling, CO

Sterling is moderately more affordable than Brush, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Brush scores 89 compared to 84 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brush 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 $1,052/month in Sterling — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brush has cheaper rent, Sterling actually has lower median home values ($205,200 vs $265,300).

Median household income in Brush is $73,026 compared to $44,242 in Sterling (+65.1%). While Brush is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brush spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 28.5% in Sterling.