Englewood, CO vs Security-Widefield, CO

Security-Widefield is moderately more affordable than Englewood, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Englewood scores 128 compared to 115 for Security-Widefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Englewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,563/month compared to $1,703/month in Security-Widefield — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Englewood has cheaper rent, Security-Widefield actually has lower median home values ($358,600 vs $534,000).

Median household income in Englewood is $82,016 compared to $83,916 in Security-Widefield (-2.3%). Security-Widefield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Security-Widefield.