Erie, CO vs The Pinery, CO

Erie is moderately more affordable than The Pinery, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Erie scores 174 compared to 190 for The Pinery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of The Pinery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Erie is $2,775/month compared to $3,115/month in The Pinery — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Erie is more affordable at $685,900 median vs $709,800.

Median household income in Erie is $163,644 compared to $173,889 in The Pinery (-5.9%). The higher salaries in The Pinery partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Erie spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in The Pinery.