Columbine, CO vs Fairmount, CO

Columbine is moderately more affordable than Fairmount, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Columbine scores 158 compared to 176 for Fairmount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairmount can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbine is $2,391/month compared to $2,505/month in Fairmount — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbine is more affordable at $590,600 median vs $772,600.

Median household income in Columbine is $129,480 compared to $163,785 in Fairmount (-20.9%). While Fairmount is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbine spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Fairmount.