Eagle, CO vs Telluride, CO

Telluride is moderately more affordable than Eagle, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Eagle scores 144 compared to 136 for Telluride, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle is $1,706/month compared to $2,269/month in Telluride — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eagle has cheaper rent, Telluride actually has lower median home values ($390,300 vs $693,600).

Median household income in Eagle is $103,850 compared to $97,330 in Telluride (+6.7%). While Eagle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Telluride.