Cimarron Hills, CO vs Fruitvale, CO

Cimarron Hills is moderately more affordable than Fruitvale, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Cimarron Hills scores 105 compared to 112 for Fruitvale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruitvale 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 $1,800/month in Fruitvale — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cimarron Hills has cheaper rent, Fruitvale actually has lower median home values ($299,900 vs $333,300).

Median household income in Cimarron Hills is $75,853 compared to $76,339 in Fruitvale (-0.6%). Fruitvale 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 28.3% in Fruitvale.