Castle Rock, CO vs Columbine, CO

Castle Rock is moderately more affordable than Columbine, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Castle Rock scores 147 compared to 158 for Columbine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Rock is $1,946/month compared to $2,391/month in Columbine — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Castle Rock has cheaper rent, Columbine actually has lower median home values ($590,600 vs $621,700).

Median household income in Castle Rock is $143,031 compared to $129,480 in Columbine (+10.5%). Castle Rock offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Castle Rock spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Columbine.