Englewood, CO vs Montrose, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Montrose is 29.7% cheaper than Englewood. With a cost index of 99 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Montrose 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 $1,117/month in Montrose — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montrose is more affordable at $359,000 median vs $534,000.

Median household income in Englewood is $82,016 compared to $63,177 in Montrose (+29.8%). While Englewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Montrose.