Cortez, CO vs Evans, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cortez is 19.5% cheaper than Evans. With a cost index of 85 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cortez to Evans should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cortez is $1,028/month compared to $1,497/month in Evans — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cortez is more affordable at $226,700 median vs $326,300.

Median household income in Cortez is $51,377 compared to $72,926 in Evans (-29.5%). While Evans is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cortez spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Evans.