Burlington, CO vs Derby, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burlington is 28.1% cheaper than Derby. With a cost index of 83 vs 115, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burlington to Derby should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,025/month compared to $1,721/month in Derby — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $199,000 median vs $317,400.

Median household income in Burlington is $59,842 compared to $78,696 in Derby (-24%). The higher salaries in Derby partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Derby.