Clifton, CO vs Trinidad, CO

Trinidad is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 83 compared to 79 for Trinidad, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $1,035/month compared to $894/month in Trinidad — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Trinidad is more affordable at $196,900 median vs $234,200.

Median household income in Clifton is $54,301 compared to $50,792 in Trinidad (+6.9%). While Clifton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Trinidad.