Erie, CO vs Superior, CO

Erie, CO and Superior, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Erie scores 174 while Superior scores 172 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Erie is $2,775/month compared to $2,355/month in Superior — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Superior has cheaper rent, Erie actually has lower median home values ($685,900 vs $795,500).

Median household income in Erie is $163,644 compared to $157,909 in Superior (+3.6%). 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, more than the 17.9% in Superior.