Burlington, CO vs Pierce, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burlington is 15% cheaper than Pierce. With a cost index of 83 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burlington to Pierce should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,025/month compared to $1,302/month in Pierce — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $199,000 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Burlington is $59,842 compared to $66,313 in Pierce (-9.8%). The higher salaries in Pierce 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 23.6% in Pierce.