Castle Pines, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 26.5% cheaper than Castle Pines. With a cost index of 134 vs 169, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to Castle Pines should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Pines is $2,128/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $562,300 median vs $827,900.

Median household income in Castle Pines is $189,918 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (+56%). While Castle Pines is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castle Pines spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Windsor.