Crawford, CO vs Hotchkiss, CO

Crawford is moderately more affordable than Hotchkiss, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Crawford scores 84 compared to 92 for Hotchkiss, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hotchkiss can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crawford is $1,052/month compared to $1,147/month in Hotchkiss — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawford is more affordable at $205,200 median vs $265,500.

Median household income in Crawford is $57,750 compared to $58,125 in Hotchkiss (-0.6%). Hotchkiss 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 Crawford spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Hotchkiss.