Burlington, CO vs Hotchkiss, CO

Burlington is moderately more affordable than Hotchkiss, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 83 compared to 92 for Hotchkiss, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hotchkiss can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,025/month compared to $1,147/month in Hotchkiss — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $199,000 median vs $265,500.

Median household income in Burlington is $59,842 compared to $58,125 in Hotchkiss (+3%). Burlington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Hotchkiss.