Eaton, CO vs Firestone, CO

Eaton is moderately more affordable than Firestone, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Eaton scores 122 compared to 134 for Firestone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Firestone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eaton is $1,710/month compared to $1,916/month in Firestone — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eaton is more affordable at $448,800 median vs $511,800.

Median household income in Eaton is $106,146 compared to $114,591 in Firestone (-7.4%). The higher salaries in Firestone partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eaton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Firestone.