Derby, CO vs Evans, CO

Evans is moderately more affordable than Derby, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Derby scores 115 compared to 106 for Evans, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Derby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Derby is $1,721/month compared to $1,497/month in Evans — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evans has cheaper rent, Derby actually has lower median home values ($317,400 vs $326,300).

Median household income in Derby is $78,696 compared to $72,926 in Evans (+7.9%). The higher salaries in Derby partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Derby spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.6% in Evans.