Cokedale, CO vs Collbran, CO

Collbran is moderately more affordable than Cokedale, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Cokedale scores 79 compared to 72 for Collbran, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cokedale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cokedale is $1,154/month compared to $725/month in Collbran — a 59% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Collbran has cheaper rent, Cokedale actually has lower median home values ($107,300 vs $209,100).

Median household income in Cokedale is $47,569 compared to $49,375 in Collbran (-3.7%). Collbran offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cokedale spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Collbran.