Castle Rock, CO vs Fountain, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fountain is 23.6% cheaper than Castle Rock. With a cost index of 119 vs 147, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fountain to Castle Rock should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Rock is $1,946/month compared to $1,778/month in Fountain — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain is more affordable at $374,600 median vs $621,700.

Median household income in Castle Rock is $143,031 compared to $85,246 in Fountain (+67.8%). While Castle Rock 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 Rock spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Fountain.