Burlington, CO vs Howard, CO

Burlington, CO and Howard, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 83 while Howard scores 82 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,025/month compared to $488/month in Howard — a 110% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Howard has cheaper rent, Burlington actually has lower median home values ($199,000 vs $386,500).

Median household income in Burlington is $59,842 compared to $57,664 in Howard (+3.8%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Howard.