Columbine, CO vs Severance, CO

Severance is moderately more affordable than Columbine, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Columbine scores 158 compared to 138 for Severance, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbine 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 $2,108/month in Severance — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Severance is more affordable at $493,800 median vs $590,600.

Median household income in Columbine is $129,480 compared to $127,257 in Severance (+1.7%). Columbine 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 Columbine spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Severance.