Cokedale, CO vs Westcliffe, CO

Cokedale is moderately more affordable than Westcliffe, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Cokedale scores 79 compared to 90 for Westcliffe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westcliffe 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 $908/month in Westcliffe — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westcliffe has cheaper rent, Cokedale actually has lower median home values ($107,300 vs $326,000).

Median household income in Cokedale is $47,569 compared to $65,074 in Westcliffe (-26.9%). While Westcliffe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cokedale spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Westcliffe.