Centennial, CO vs Northglenn, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Northglenn is 18.7% cheaper than Centennial. With a cost index of 127 vs 151, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Northglenn to Centennial should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centennial is $2,061/month compared to $1,778/month in Northglenn — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northglenn is more affordable at $440,900 median vs $626,700.

Median household income in Centennial is $128,167 compared to $79,530 in Northglenn (+61.2%). While Centennial is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centennial spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Northglenn.