Empire, CO vs Leadville North, CO

Empire is moderately more affordable than Leadville North, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Empire scores 109 compared to 120 for Leadville North, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leadville North can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Empire is $1,566/month compared to $1,705/month in Leadville North — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Empire is more affordable at $297,600 median vs $397,900.

Median household income in Empire is $63,092 compared to $96,447 in Leadville North (-34.6%). While Leadville North is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Empire spend roughly 29.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Leadville North.