Calhan, CO vs Genoa, CO

Genoa is moderately more affordable than Calhan, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Calhan scores 84 compared to 76 for Genoa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calhan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calhan is $935/month compared to $888/month in Genoa — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Genoa is more affordable at $164,100 median vs $265,000.

Median household income in Calhan is $50,000 compared to $51,750 in Genoa (-3.4%). Genoa offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Calhan spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Genoa.