Collbran, CO vs Julesburg, CO

Julesburg is moderately more affordable than Collbran, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Collbran scores 72 compared to 68 for Julesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Collbran can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Collbran is $725/month compared to $708/month in Julesburg — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Julesburg is more affordable at $131,100 median vs $209,100.

Median household income in Collbran is $49,375 compared to $48,056 in Julesburg (+2.7%). Collbran 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 Collbran spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Julesburg.