Englewood, CO vs Fruita, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fruita is 27.2% cheaper than Englewood. With a cost index of 101 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fruita to Englewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,563/month compared to $1,275/month in Fruita — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fruita is more affordable at $361,500 median vs $534,000.

Median household income in Englewood is $82,016 compared to $77,680 in Fruita (+5.6%). Englewood 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 Englewood spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Fruita.