Erie, CO vs Littleton, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Littleton is 25.8% cheaper than Erie. With a cost index of 138 vs 174, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Littleton to Erie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Erie is $2,775/month compared to $1,731/month in Littleton — a 60% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Littleton is more affordable at $596,700 median vs $685,900.

Median household income in Erie is $163,644 compared to $96,611 in Littleton (+69.4%). While Erie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Erie spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Littleton.