Cimarron Hills, CO vs Derby, CO

Cimarron Hills is moderately more affordable than Derby, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Cimarron Hills scores 105 compared to 115 for Derby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Derby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cimarron Hills is $1,439/month compared to $1,721/month in Derby — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cimarron Hills has cheaper rent, Derby actually has lower median home values ($317,400 vs $333,300).

Median household income in Cimarron Hills is $75,853 compared to $78,696 in Derby (-3.6%). Derby does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cimarron Hills spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Derby.